NEW
YORK, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
software investor Insight Partners today announced the cohort for
its third Enterprise Technology Exchange (ETX). Comprised of
preeminent technology leaders from diverse industries, this ETX
cohort will collaborate with Insight's portfolio of startup and
ScaleUp companies to shape the future of software and how the
enterprise operates.
Launched in 2022, the ETX is a collaborative community-driven
council for CIOs to identify and discuss technology trends, advise
and innovate with Insight Partners' portfolio, and exchange
insights on the future of the industry in a trusted forum. The ETX
is driven by Insight IGNITE, Insight Partners' network of more than
2,000 senior tech executives across 850+ global enterprises who
leverage Insight's deep industry expertise and investment knowledge
to inform their technology strategies. With programs like the ETX
and the Enterprise Accelerator, IGNITE fosters a mutually
beneficial environment for innovative founders from the firm's
portfolio and corporate executives of G2000 companies to connect,
share insights, and forge strategic partnerships.
Following in the footsteps of the first and second cohorts, the
third ETX features another set of distinguished executives and
enterprise leaders from around the globe, including:
- Boris Shulkin, Magna
- Rhonda Gass, Stanley Black &
Decker
- Alexander Buresch, BMW
Group
- Atul Bhardwaj, Lego
- Prasanna Gopalakrishnan,
Sky
- Cindy Hoots, AstraZeneca
- Ursula Soritsch-Renier, Saint Gobain
- Koen Vermeulen, Orange
- Salumeh Companieh, Cushman & Wakefield
- Caroline Basyn, Adecco Group
- Earl Newsome, Cummins
- Lesley Salmon, Kellanova
- Anjana Harve, BJ's Wholesale
Group
- John Gigerich, Keurig Dr
Pepper
- Kim Mackenroth, L3Harris
Technologies
Over the next 18 months, this group of leaders will focus on
technology trends and priorities that are heavily impacting the
future of software, including leveraging AI's capabilities,
optimizing operating systems, software asset management and the
digital ecosystem.
"The digital transformation is in full swing at the BMW Group.
Therefore, I am very excited to engage with global technology
leaders at this year's Enterprise Technology Exchange," said
Alexander Buresch, Senior Vice
President of BMW Group IT. "Together, we will drive digital
leadership and profit from each other's experiences in different
industries around the globe. Diverse ideas make for the best
solutions."
"Insight Partners has always impressed me with their ability to
target relevant and cutting-edge technologies. I like to say if
they're working on something or aware of something, it's likely the
next big thing that's going to help me achieve our goals. Being on
the front lines of awareness here is really exciting for me," said
Rhonda Gass, Chief Information
Officer at Stanley Black & Decker.
"At a time when Orange is undergoing its own transition to a
software-centric tech company, it is crucial to come together with
other tech leaders to discuss the huge changes underway that are
shaping all our industries. This is a valuable forum that we are
pleased to be part of to exchange ideas, knowledge and
experiences," said Koen Vermeulen,
Group CIO & Senior Vice President at Orange Innovation IT &
Services.
"I'm looking forward to helping and supporting one another, and
getting to know and work with like-minded people trying to solve
the same problems," said Atul
Bhardwaj, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at the Lego
Group.
Insight IGNITE is part of Insight Onsite, the firm's
comprehensive growth engine with 140+ dedicated team members across
multiple domains. The Onsite team provides deep operational
expertise, access to expansive networks, and targeted solutions to
help high-growth software ScaleUps scale faster and more
effectively.
About Insight Partners:
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with
high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp
companies that are driving transformative change in their
industries. As of December 31, 2023,
the firm has over $80B in regulatory
assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than
800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies
achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York
City, Insight has offices in London, Tel
Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight's mission is to find, fund,
and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them
with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth
journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information
on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or
follow us on X @insightpartners.
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