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Congratulations to Brian Edwards for becoming CGO at Avint! He was promoted to Chief Growth Officer, where he will oversee Avint’s strategic growth and business development initiatives. Edwards recently secured Avint’s placement on GSA’s OASIS+ contract for the Small Business, Woman-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned tracks, further solidifying the company’s federal contracting capabilities. He is seasoned business executive with 20+ years of corporate leadership and IT experience in the technology sector. Recognized for developing, managing, and delivering solutions that generate revenue and expand market share, as well as for leveraging expertise and insight to implement forward-thinking and strategic business development solutions. Professional focal points include managing business development operations, capture, and GWACs with a proven track record of winning business across IT services, cybersecurity, software development, and IT infrastructure solutions. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Hitesh Vashistha for becoming CGO Unissant! As Chief Growth Officer, he will spearhead growth, leading corporate development, business development, capture and proposals, marketing and communications, and sales operations. A proven growth strategist, Vashistha has served as CGO at three GovCon firms: TSPi, Cadmus, and Dovel Technologies, along with many years at ICF as a Senior Vice President in the growth organization. At Unissant, he joins a recently expanded leadership team including Founder/Executive Chairman Manish Malhotra, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sumeet Shrivastava, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Robert “Bob” Deegan. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Dana Dufresne for becoming CGO at Fair Trade USA! As Chief Growth Officer, Dana comes to Fair Trade USA with over two decades of sales leadership and a distinguished career in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. Her extensive experience spans multiple segments including dairy, beverage, confectionery, and produce. Dana has spent over 20 years efficiently scaling organizations to have a broader and more powerful impact. She is skilled in all aspects of sales with a focus on team leadership and strategic operations. She has held pivotal roles at companies like Keurig Dr Pepper, Marich Confections, and Land O’ Lakes, Inc., as well as Vertage Foods, a tech startup focused on the plant-based dairy segment, and Bird Rock Imports, a wholesale company focused on natural, biodynamic, and organic wines and beers. In her work, Dana has become an expert in team building, leadership development, and innovative approaches to business development. As Chief Growth Officer, Dana’s role will be instrumental in scaling the organization to meet the needs of the ever-growing network of businesses engaged with Fair Trade USA while continuing to support farmers and producers around the globe. She will oversee the ongoing work to implement a comprehensive growth strategy, lead new opportunities for expansion, and bolster relationships with global partners. Outside of work, Dana is deeply committed to giving back to the community. She actively volunteers with the American Red Cross and Special Olympics. Dana is a proud mother of two sons and spends her spare time watching them play competitive baseball at the collegiate and high school level. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Tricia Fitzmaurice for becoming CGO at Nightwing! As Chief Growth Officer, Fitzmaurice will lead strategic vision and drive growth across existing and new business models, expanding Nightwing's offerings to include innovative products and service solutions for the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, and federal civilian and commercial markets.       Fitzmaurice has an extensive background in driving strategy, innovation, and revenue growth for U.S. government and national security programs. Previously, she served as Vice President of Sales and Strategy for federal clients at Rancher Government Solutions. She was also highlighted in the Top 20 National Security Executives to Watch in 2022 and Top Intelligence Executives to Watch in 2023 by WashingtonExec and sits as Governance Chair on the Board of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Fitzmaurice earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Lori Burgher for becoming CGO at Arbonne! As its new Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, Lori is already leading Arbonne's marketing efforts, focusing on high-impact strategies to drive customer engagement and solidify Arbonne's position as a leader in sustainable, ethical wellness and beauty products. With over 25 years of experience, Lori has led successful marketing campaigns and growth initiatives for companies in both domestic and international markets. Her expertise encompasses brand management, digital experience, customer relationship management, and data-driven decision-making. Lori's leadership has consistently accelerated revenue and profitability growth, making her an invaluable asset to Arbonne. Lori will be responsible for steering the creation of Arbonne's product innovation strategy, marketing plans, managing brand visibility initiatives, and employing data analytics to enhance customer experiences. Her method ensures that Arbonne stays responsive to market dynamics while fostering strong connections with customers, Independent Consultants and business partners. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Roger Tambay for becoming CGO at NatureWorks! As Chief Growth Officer, he brings over 30 years of experience in polymer and plastics industries. Tambay comes to NatureWorks from St. Johns Packaging in Canada, a global leader in sustainable flexible packaging supplying leading food and consumer product companies. As Vice President of Business Development and Sustainable Packaging, he provided technology and business development leadership for new products and markets aligning them with global circular economy legislation. Prior roles included founding and scaling the company FilmOrganic, which manufactures proprietary compostable mulch films with predictable lifespans for commercial fruit and vegetable production. Tambay received a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Université de Montréal, an MBA from Concordia University, and B.C.L. and LL.B law degrees from McGill University. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Angela Lim for becoming CGO at OXIO! As Chief Growth Officer, Lim, brings over two decades of telecom industry experience to OXIO’s leadership team. She was formerly the Assistant Vice President of Network and Wholesale Monetization at AT&T, Lim will develop and drive OXIO’s long-term, sustainable growth strategy and vision as the company further expands into North America and beyond. She will focus on advancing OXIO’s presence in core target markets, optimizing current and future partnerships and shaping product development to meet emerging market needs and maximize return on investment. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Aaron Betz for becoming CGO at Advanced IT Concepts! As Chief Growth Officer, Betz will oversee business development, client relations, and expansion efforts aimed at diversifying AITC’s portfolio in the government and defense sectors. Betz joins AITC with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, having held leadership positions across various high-profile companies in the defense and government contracting spaces. His strategic vision and ability to navigate complex markets have earned him recognition as a key player in the growth of multiple organizations As AITC continues to position itself as a leader in delivering cutting-edge solutions to defense and federal agencies, Betz’s leadership will be instrumental in achieving new milestones in the company's growth strategy. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR

Congratulations to Kiki Burton for becoming CGO at Upside! As Upside’s Chief Growth Officer, Burton will focus on expanding active retailers, driving retailer engagement and providing consumers with more places to earn cash back. Burton brings a rich background in both B2B and B2C marketing and product roles, having most recently led growth marketing and new business at Plaid. Previously, she was key to Credit Karma’s acquisition by Intuit and led global product management for data platform solutions at Adobe. 🚀 Boost your BD career with the Business Development Professional (BDP) certification from the Global Business Development Association (GBDA). 🤓Subscribe to CGO Magazine, our free monthly newsletter. #BusinessDevelopment #CGO #BDR