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CoEnterprise Strengthens Executive Team with Two New Additions


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With their deep experience and track record of excellence, Mark and Jennifer will be tremendous additions to our organization and will enable us to continue to carry out that mission with Syncrofy.

CoEnterprise, a leading enterprise software and services company that solves big data challenges in real-time, today announced that Mark Bell and Jennifer Tattenbaum have joined as Vice President of Marketing and Vice President of Product, respectively. Together, they will drive awareness and adoption of CoEnterprise’s flagship product Syncrofy.

Syncrofy is CoEnterprise’s cloud visibility platform that enables enterprises to analyze, interpret, and act on their supply chain data without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

“As the supply chain management industry continues to evolve, and the demand for real-time visibility and self-service access to data for all increases, we will be there to help businesses transition and enable them to gain powerful insights and make better-informed, data-driven decisions,” said Michael Rabinowitz, CEO, CoEnterprise. “With their deep experience and track record of excellence, Mark and Jennifer will be tremendous additions to our organization and will enable us to continue to carry out that mission with Syncrofy.”

Bell will work to define CoEnterprise’s go-to-market strategy and bolster messaging and brand awareness. He joins CoEnterprise by way of Investment Metrics where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and oversaw product marketing, demand generation, media relations and branding. Previously, he held senior marketing positions at Real Capital Analytics and eVestment. Bell brings over twelve years of experience across several high growth technology companies.

Tattenbaum will oversee Syncrofy’s product strategy and work to ensure it enables enterprises to gain maximum visibility into their supply chain processes while helping them solve problems quickly and efficiently. She spent the last nineteen years at Shubert Ticketing, a division of The Shubert Organization, Inc., where she was in charge of product management, analytics, and digital marketing. During her time there, she led the strategic and technological development of multiple B2B and B2C platforms focused on event ticketing including CRM, content management, and ten websites including Telecharge.com.

About CoEnterprise

CoEnterprise is an award-winning enterprise software and services company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 2010, CoEnterprise delivers supply chain and business analytics solutions and services that transform how companies connect and do business. Syncrofy – CoEnterprise’s enterprise, cloud visibility platform for EDI and supply chain management – provides data-driven business insights to key team members without requiring any advanced technical knowledge, enabling customers to analyze, interpret and act on information faster and more effectively. For more information, please visit http://www.coenterprise.com.

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Dawn Harms Joins Momentus as Chief Revenue Officer


“We are thrilled to have Dawn join the executive team at Momentus,” said Mikhail Kokorich, Founder and CEO. “As recognized authorities in technical innovation and leadership, the C-suite at Momentus now pulls from decades of experience across organizations like Caltech, SSL, JPL…and now with Dawn’

Momentus (http://www.momentus.space), provider of in-space transportation services for satellites, today announced Dawn Harms has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to joining Momentus, Harms served as Vice President Global Sales and Marketing with Boeing Satellite Systems International.

“We are thrilled to have Dawn join the executive team at Momentus,” said Mikhail Kokorich, Founder and CEO. “As recognized authorities in technical innovation and leadership, the C-suite at Momentus now pulls from decades of experience across organizations like Caltech, SSL, JPL…and now with Dawn’s joining, Boeing.”

“Having led sales organizations for some of the world’s top commercial space systems and launch companies, I am thrilled with the opportunities that lay ahead for Momentus to enable new markets for our customers,” said Dawn Harms, Chief Revenue Officer at Momentus. “The shuttle services that Momentus provides are radically increasing the range of final orbits available for satellite operators at very attractive price points.”

A graduate of the prestigious Y Combinator program and based in Santa Clara, California, Momentus recently announced a $25.5MM Series A, bringing total funding to $34M. Momentus employs new and proprietary technologies, including water plasma propulsion to enable revolutionary low-cost orbital shuttle services. The prototype of the Vigoride vehicle, “El Camino Real”, was launched and tested this year. The first full-scale Vigoride test mission “Strait of Magellan” is planned for Q2 of 2020 on the SpaceX Starlink rideshare mission. Two other planned joined rides will be in Q4 of 2020 for to a mid-inclined orbit, and December 2020 to SSO Orbit.

Aerospace giants and private capital continue to invest billions of dollars in new technologies and opportunities in space. In the past, military contracts and expensive communications satellites made up the bulk of business is space, but with more frequent human spaceflight planned, and a predicted “boom” in on-orbit services for existing infrastructure, Momentus will provide the next generation of in-space transportation.

Aiding this goal, Harms is a proven leader in the global satellite and launch services industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-

Madison and has long served on their advisory board. She is also chairwoman emeritus of the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) and currently serves on ManSat’s board of directors.

About Momentus

Momentus is the first company providing in-space transportation services for satellites. The company was founded in 2017 in Santa Clara, CA. Momentus designs and builds transfer vehicles propelled by proprietary water plasma thrusters. The vehicles ferry satellites to a custom orbit after they are delivered by conventional rockets to their initial orbit. Momentus is a 50 person team growing rapidly.

For more information and a list of job openings, please visit us at http://www.momentus.space/careers

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Marco Names New VP of Finance With Promotion of James Bainbridge


Marco’s new vice president of finance, James Bainbridge

“His strong financial acumen compliments our executive team and will help drive our continued strong performance.”

Marco has a new leader of finance with the promotion of James Bainbridge to vice president of finance.

Bainbridge is an active CPA and has been with the company since 2017 as controller. He has an accounting degree from the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and a long history of finance experience at Milk Specialties Global and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“James is a great fit in our organization,” CEO Jeff Gau said. “His strong financial acumen compliments our executive team and will help drive our continued strong performance.”

In his new role, Bainbridge will oversee all financial aspects of the company including financial planning and analysis, financial operations, accounting and billing. Bainbridge also serves on Marco’s executive leadership team.

Marco is one of the largest technology providers in the country with 59 offices throughout the nation, over 1,400 employees and 36,000 customers nationwide. Marco specializes in business IT services, copier/printer solutions and managed and cloud services. Their technology experts break down complex solutions into simple terms to position your business for success. Learn more at http://www.marconet.com.

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Baker Electric Home Energy’s Keith Randhahn Elected to California Solar & Storage Association Board of Directors


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Keith Randhahn has been key in the growth of Baker Electric Home Energy from a handful of employees to a Southern California company that installs over 2000 PV solar systems per year.

“This new role allows me to bring my experience and passion for renewable energy to help California achieve its solar commitment…” – Keith Randhahn

Baker Electric Home Energy announces that Keith Randhahn, Director of Engineering, Products, Services and Policy, has been voted onto the California Solar & Storage Association’s (CALSSA) Board of Directors. Randhahn’s work as a member of the CALSSA Board will be focused on fostering further adoption of residential solar and home batteries, helping to drive favorable California solar policy and regulations, and advocating for the solar industry at-large. Randhahn is one of five newly elected Board members and will be serving a three-year term starting December 5, 2019.

“After nine years as an enthusiastic CALSSA Contractor Representative, I’m honored to have been elected to the Board of Directors. This new role allows me to bring my experience and passion for renewable energy to help California achieve its solar commitment during a time when energy independence is more important than ever,” commented Randhahn.

Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director of CALSSA’s Board of Directors commented about the recent Board election saying, “Keith’s extensive experience, professionalism, and integrity will be a welcome addition to the CALSSA Board. His years of work with CALSSA and extensive industry experience will help advance our mission to bring clean, local and reliable energy solutions to communities throughout California.”

The California Solar & Storage Association is committed to putting renewable energy production and storage into the hands of more California homeowners and businesses. CALSSA protects consumers while driving viable renewable energy solutions that allow more Californians to benefit from the financial and environmental benefits that come from solar energy production and storage. As California works to achieve its mandate of 50% renewable energy by 2030, CALSSA’s continued leadership will be instrumental in meeting that goal.

About Baker Electric Home Energy

Built on over 80 years of electrical contracting expertise, San Diego-based Baker Electric Home Energy has provided home energy solutions to more than 12,000 Southern California homeowners. Known for exemplary customer service and business ethics, Baker designs, engineers and installs solar power systems and home batteries for residences across Southern California. Additionally, the company provides full heating and air conditioning services and smart home solutions.

The company is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating and has been the winner (2016, 2017,2019) or finalist (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in the 200+ Employee Category. In addition to the regional award, Baker received the BBB’s coveted International Torch Award in 2017. Baker has also been ranked by the San Diego Business Journal as its No. 31 Fastest-Growing Private Company and is a four-time winner of the Angie’s List Super Service Award. Baker Electric Home Energy

About the California Solar & Storage Association

The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) has advanced the common interest of the solar and storage industry for over 40 years, making California the most robust market in the U.S. The association is the state’s largest clean energy business group with over 500 member companies representing an array of businesses that manufacture, design, install, finance and provide other resources to the growing local solar and storage market in California. Learn more at http://www.calssa.org

About Keith Randhahn

Keith holds the position of Director of Engineering, Products, Services and Policy with Southern California-based Baker Electric Home Energy. Keith joined Baker 9 years ago as Operations Manager and has helped grow the residential solar division from about a dozen to nearly 300 employees. With that team, Baker is now installing over 2,000 residential PV installations per year and has installed more than 12,000 residential systems since 2007. This puts Baker in the #1 market position for a locally owned Southern California solar and battery provider. Keith’s leadership has also been instrumental in Baker’s achievement of several BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, Angie’s List Superior Service Awards, SunPower Regional Top Producer and Dealer of the Year, The San Diego Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and Solar Power World’s #11 spot on the Top 500 North America Residential Solar installers. Before his tenure at Baker, Keith served as the Operations Manager for GRO Solar and Borrego Solar’s residential businesses in San Diego.

Keith’s passion for the advancement of solar and battery solutions within California has driven his nearly 10 years as an active member of the San Diego Chapter of CALSSA. During that time, he has served on CALSSA committees including rate design evaluation, Net Energy Metering and Member Recruitment. In addition, he regularly participates in Codes, Standards, Consumer Protection, Energy Storage and Policy meetings.

Keith holds an MBA from the University of San Diego and a BA from San Diego State University. He brings over 10 years of residential community development experience in single and multi-family residential housing project design and construction management as a Project Manager with Lennar/Pacific Greystone Homes. He also serves as Board President for numerous Homeowner Associations throughout San Diego.

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Best Investment Manager Executive Search Firm United States


CFI.co judge’s panel cited Mack International as “dominating its area of specialization” and being exceptional in serving ultra-high net-worth private-investor and family markets.

Chicago based Mack International led by Linda C. Mack is a premier boutique firm specializing in providing C-suite retained executive search and strategic consulting solutions to family offices, family investment firms and the full spectrum of wealth and investment management firms who serve family office, foundation and other philanthropic clients. The deep specialization in the family office niche and unique approach extended to all their clients was recently recognized by CFI.co, a print journal and online resource reporting on worldwide trends and market in business, economics, and finance. Mack International’s clients range from first generation business owning wealth creators/entrepreneurs through multi-generational families of six or more generations. Clients also include multi-client family offices, investment and wealth management firms and financial institutions that serve family office clients on a global basis.

The CFI.co judge’s panel cited Mack International as “dominating its area of specialization” and being exceptional in serving ultra-high net-worth private-investor and family markets. “Mack International’s personalized approach carries through to the boutique firm’s consultancy services where it tailors solutions to overcome business, human capital, marketplace, and industry challenges.” Highlights of the judging panel’s findings include:

  • Mack International’s reputation of “getting it right the first time, every time…on time and on target”
  • Engagements led by a dedicated, senior-level team to fully understand each company’s vision and objectives.
  • A character of utmost discretion and confidentiality
  • A far-reaching network of contacts that ensures the firm stays abreast of the latest market trends and developments such as social impact investing and succession planning.

The panel noted that Mack International takes a comprehensive approach to each assignment, using a proprietary methodology to assess each client’s needs and cultural philosophy. “Culture trumps skill” is a mantra frequently heard during Linda’s speaking engagements. “We are distinctive in that we find the CIO who not only has the experience and track record of performance to enable the client to successfully achieve their goals, but is also aligned with their clients’ vision, values, and philosophies.”

According to Linda, the firm exercises a self-imposed limitation to only accept a select number of assignments at any one time. “This is another key factor that enables us to maintain our superior track record of success on every assignment.”

“This recognition is particularly meaningful because it is a repeat award. What an honor and privilege to once again be acknowledged for our expertise in investment management executive search,” said Linda. “It underscores our commitment to continuously striving for higher levels of excellence.”

About Mack International LLC

Mack International is the premier, boutique retained executive search and strategic management/human capital consulting firm serving national and international clients. The firm serves family office, investment and enterprise clients as well as wealth and investment management firms who serve family offices, foundations and other philanthropic clients. Founded in 2002, the firm has achieved an exceptional track record of success as evidenced by its unmatched industry expertise, in-depth market knowledge and unparalleled track record of success. Founder and President, Linda C. Mack has established proprietary methodologies such as the Mack 360© and is credited for having coined the term “expert generalist” in the industry.

About CFI.co

CFI.co is a print journal and online resource reporting on business, economics, and finance. The journal recognizes that the traditional distinction between emerging and developed markets is now far less meaningful as world economies converge. Headquartered in London, the world’s most multicultural city, CFI.co covers and analyses the drivers behind that change. Combining the views of leading multilateral and national organizations with thought leadership from some of the world’s top minds – CFI.co’s dedicated editorial team ensures that readers better understand the forces influencing and reshaping the global economy.

Firmly established in a small but crucial niche of the recruitment market, Mack International attracts clients from all over the world. Mack International is not an embellished head hunter; it is, rather, a boutique purveyor of closely-matched talent that operates stealthily, seeking out the best and providing a seamless cultural fit.

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Michelman Appoints James Xue Country Manager for Greater China


Michelman Hires James Xue as Greater China Country Manager

We’re thrilled that Mr. Xue accepted this appointment, and have the utmost confidence in his leadership and experience to grow the increasingly important Chinese market.

Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Xue as the company’s new Country Manager for Greater China. Hired in 2017, he has lead Michelman’s sales efforts over the past two years, developing meaningful customer relationships and building Michelman’s regional sales team.

Mr. Xue has over 20 years of experience in the advanced materials industry sector, having spent time with several leading international chemical companies. He began his career in 1996 as a Shanghai-based chemist, then added extensive sales and technical service expertise before moving into sales management and senior leadership positions. Before joining Michelman, he served as a commercial manager at Huntsman Advanced Materials China and a channel and business manager for Dow Corning (China) Holding Co., Ltd.

According to Mr. Rick Michelman, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Asia. “We’re thrilled that Mr. Xue accepted this appointment, and have the utmost confidence in his leadership and experience to grow the increasingly important Chinese market. His leadership and experience will allow us to expand our presence across the country.”

Mr. Xue gained his bachelor’s degree in polymer chemistry at Tongji University in Shanghai, then added an MBA from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business.

About Michelman

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging, and industrial manufacturing markets. The company’s surface additives and polymeric binders are used by leading manufacturers around the world to enhance performance attributes and add value in applications including wood and floor care products, metal and industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, fibers, and composites. Michelman is also well-known as an innovator in the development of barrier and functional coatings used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging and paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. Michelman serves its customers with production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.

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XL’s Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive System Named to TIME’s List of 2019 Best Inventions


XL’s Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive System Named to TIME’s List of 2019 Best Inventions

“We’re excited to have our revolutionary XLP system recognized as one of TIME’s most groundbreaking and influential inventions of 2019,” said XL CEO Dimitri Kazarinoff.

XL, the leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has been featured in TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2019, the company announced today. The XLP™ Plug-in Hybrid Electric drive system, which helps fleets meet sustainability goals by improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of commercial pickup trucks, was named as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of the year in the transportation category.

The XLP technology began shipping in volume to commercial, utility and municipal fleets throughout North America in 2019, installing seamlessly onto standard Ford F-150 and F-250 pickup trucks to improve miles driven per gallon (MPG) by up to 50 percent while reducing emissions by one-third. It is the newest electrification platform from XL, which has been offering hybrid electric drive systems for a wide range of commercial Ford, GM and Isuzu vehicles for the past decade. XL’s customers have driven over 100 million cumulative miles on the company’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive systems over that time.

“We’re excited to have our revolutionary XLP system recognized as one of TIME’s most groundbreaking and influential inventions of 2019,” said XL CEO Dimitri Kazarinoff. “It’s a great win for our entire product development team and continues to confirm the value of plug-in hybrid solutions for fleet customers everywhere.”

For the full list of 2019 TIME Best Inventions, visit time.com/bestinventions2019.

For more information about XL’s fleet electrification technology, visit http://www.xlfleet.com or contact info@xlfleet.com.

About XL

XL is the leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets in North America, with more than 100 million miles driven by customers such as The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon, Yale University and the City of Boston. With its fleet-ready™ XLH™ hybrid electric drive system and the XLP™ plug-in hybrid electric drive system, Class 2 to 6 commercial and municipal customers can increase fuel economy by up to 25-50 percent and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 20-33 percent, decreasing operating costs and meeting sustainability goals with no impact on fleet operations. http://www.xlfleet.com.

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Destination XL Group, Inc. Appoints Chief Digital Officer


DXL Big + Tall

“Ujjwal Dhoot’s appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to building out a digitally-driven marketing organization.” Harvey Kanter, President, and CEO

Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG), the leading omni-channel specialty retailer of men’s Big + Tall clothing and shoes, announced today that Ujjwal Dhoot has joined its team as Chief Digital Officer. Mr. Dhoot’s skills, expertise in digital marketing and strategy, ecommerce P&L management, and thought leadership in omni-channel retail will help DXL drive towards its goal of being the number one destination for big and tall men wherever they choose to shop.

Prior to joining DXL, Mr. Dhoot held senior marketing positions with FSAstore.com, Charming Charlie and PetCareRx.com. At DXL, he will be responsible for all digital initiatives across the entire organization, including building the brand digitally, driving traffic to stores, mobile commerce, ecommerce, and the company’s overarching digital marketing strategy.

“We are extremely pleased that Ujjwal has joined DXL Big + Tall as our new Chief Digital Officer,” said Harvey Kanter, President and CEO. “Ujjwal’s appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to building out a digitally-driven marketing organization. Our organizational pursuits support the heightened strategic focus on customer engagement through data-driven personalization, loyalty and digital marketing; our #1 priority area for DXL for 2020. This strategic hire continues to focus the organization around the digital opportunity as a primary growth engine for the Company,” continued Mr. Kanter.

“I am thrilled to join DXL, a specialty retailer known for its in-store experience, expertise in sizing, fit and exclusive assortment. We have the opportunity to enhance the omni-channel offerings and bring the in-store experience to the web, further driving DXL’s dominance in the men’s big and tall segment. With the agile culture and obsession for the customer, with a disciplined, hypothesis-based, iterative approach to improving the web experience, we can make the direct- to-consumer business a tailwind for the entire business,” said Ujjwal Dhoot. Mr. Dhoot will report to Erica Thompson, Chief Marketing Officer.

Inducement Grant under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4):

Mr. Dhoot will effectively join the Company on December 16, 2019 and in connection with his employment, he will receive a $125,000 sign-on award of restricted stock units (“RSUs”). The number of shares will be determined on that day based on the Company’s previous trading day’s closing stock price. The RSUs will vest on April 1, 2020 and will be subject to claw-back if Mr. Dhoot terminates his employment voluntarily and without good reason before January 30, 2022.The RSUs will be granted outside of the Company’s stockholder-approved stock compensation plan. The RSUs were approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors, which is comprised solely of independent directors, as a material inducement to Mr. Dhoot’s entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

About Destination XL Group:

Destination XL Group, Inc. is the largest retailer of men’s clothing in sizes XL and up, with operations throughout the United States as well as in Toronto, Canada. In addition to DXL Men’s Apparel retail and outlet stores, subsidiaries of Destination XL Group, Inc. also operate Rochester Clothing stores, Casual Male XL retail and outlet stores, and the e-commerce site, DXL.com. DXL.com offers a multi-channel solution similar to the DXL store experience with the most extensive selection of online products available anywhere for the XL guy. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “DXLG.” Sizes start at 38” waist and XL including tall sizes, plus shoe sizes 10-16, in widths to 4E. Follow @destinationXL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Owen Tyler of The Cassina Group Elected as 2020 President of South Carolina Realtors®


Owen Tyler, Managing Broker and Partner of Charleston real estate firm The Cassina Group

We are so proud that he has been elected president of South Carolina REALTORS®, and we look forward to supporting him in his role.

Owen Tyler, Managing Broker and Partner of luxury boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group in Charleston, South Carolina, has been elected as the 2020 President of South Carolina REALTORS®.

South Carolina REALTORS®, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, is the largest professional membership organization in South Carolina with over 20,000 members. The organization promotes and protects private-property ownership and rights, advocates for South Carolina REALTORS® and property owners, and works to keep homeownership affordable.

Tyler has served in numerous leadership positions within the trade group and is a previous recipient of the organization’s C. Dan Joyner Community Service Award. He has also served as President of Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® and is a past REALTOR® of the Year for the greater Charleston area.

Tyler is a Certified Mediator, serves on the Board of Directors for One80 Place, is the National Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Coordinator for House District One, and serves as the regional representative for South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky on the REALTOR® Political Action Committee’s Fundraising Committee.

“Owen is a great leader in Charleston real estate and an integral part of The Cassina Group,” said Robertson Allen and Jimmy Dye, founding partners of The Cassina Group. “We are so proud that he has been elected president of South Carolina REALTORS®, and we look forward to supporting him in his role.”

For more information on The Cassina Group, please visit http://www.TheCassinaGroup.com.

About The Cassina Group

The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Mount Pleasant, SC and Charleston, SC. Recent awards include top honors from Charleston Magazine, Inc. 5000 and SC Biz News. For more information, visit http://www.TheCassinaGroup.com or call 843.628.0008.

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New York CIO Leadership Association Announces Recipients of 2019 CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards


The New York CIO Leadership Association (NewYorkCIO) announced the winners of its 2019 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards. NewYorkCIO recognized chief information officers in six key categories – Leadership, Super Global, Global, Large Enterprise, Enterprise, and Corporate. The Awards were presented at the New York CIO of the Year Awards at the Grand Hyatt New York.

“Today’s recognition of these CIO Executives’ ability to innovate and lead their organizations is the cornerstone of the New York CIO Leadership Association’s vision of developing transformative technology leaders who deliver business outcomes that impact their organizations, their industries and our world,” said Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of NewYorkCIO.

“Being selected by their peers is testament to the innovation, leadership and perseverance these individuals have mastered in earning this prestigious recognition.”

The 2019 New York CIO of the Year ORBIE Award winners are:

  • Janet Sherlock, CIO, Ralph Lauren Corporation, received the Leadership CIO of the Year ORBIE.
  • Earl Newsome, CIO, Americas, Linde PLC, received the Super Global ORBIE, for organizations over $14 billion annual revenue & multi-national.
  • Michael Braine, CIO, Tapestry, received the Global ORBIE, for organizations over $4 billion annual revenue & multi-national.
  • Carol Juel, EVP & CIO, Synchrony, received the Large Enterprise ORBIE, for organizations over $8 billion annual revenue.
  • Leonard Peters, CIO, New York University, received the Enterprise ORBIE, for organizations over $1 billion annual revenue.
  • Andrea Markstrom, CIO, Blank Rome LLP, received the Corporate ORBIE, for organizations up to $1 billion annual revenue.


The CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since inception in 1998, over 800 CIOs have been honored as finalists and over 200 CIO of the Year winners have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based upon:

  • Leadership and management effectiveness
  • Business value created by technology innovation
  • Size and scope of responsibilities
  • Engagement in industry and community endeavors


The CIO Awards ceremony was keynoted by Becky Blalock, Former SVP & CIO of Southern Company. Nearly 400 guests attended, representing leading Philadelphia organizations and their technology partners.

The 2019 New York CIO of the Year Awards was made possible by the following sponsors:

  • Underwriters: Markley Group & Century Link
  • Gold sponsors: Insight & Techolution
  • Silver sponsors: Zerto, Zscaler, Splunk, Red Hat, Slalom, Vivat & SAP
  • Bronze sponsors: NTT Data, FinancialForce, PCM, Psiog, Aisera, EY, Dell Boomi, Ballast Services, Exclamation Labs, Blue Sky IT Partners, Wiztek, Zoom, Service Express & Between Pixels
  • National partner: Year Up
  • Media partner: Crain’s New York Business
  • About the New York CIO Leadership Association


The New York CIO Leadership Association (NewYorkCIO) is the preeminent professional association for New York chief information officers. Our membership is comprised exclusively of CIOs (or equivalent executive roles) from public and private companies, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations.

NewYorkCIO is led by a CIO Advisory Board which sets the annual program agenda for the association. Events are facilitated by a full-time Executive Director and professional staff. NewYorkCIO events are CIO-led and attended solely by CIO-level executives.

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