Acquia, kyruus, Wayfair Among Industry Leaders Tapped for MassTLC Board
Top Executives from AT&T, Care.com, IBM and Vecna Also Join Tech Council Leadership Team
(firmenpresse) - BURLINGTON, MA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/08/15 -- The Mass Technology Leadership Council (), the state''s leading technology association, announced the election of seven new members to its .
Comprising a range of the tech sector''s most actively engaged and respected leaders, the slate of new executives elected to the board includes:
1. , Co-Founder & CTO, Wayfair
2. , CEO, Acquia
3. , President, AT&T - New England
4. , Co-Founder & CTO, Care.com
5. , VP of Asset Management, IBM
6. , Executive Director, Vecna Cares
7. , Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, kyruus
"The rapid pace of innovation is disrupting markets and the way we do business," remarked MassTLC CEO . "Having a healthy influx of the region''s top tech leaders helps keep our organization energized and at the forefront of technology leadership in the region."
"I''m excited to become more involved in advancing the tech community in Massachusetts by joining the board of the MassTLC," said . "Whether in my current role at one of the nation''s fastest growing companies, or at one of the four previous Massachusetts-based firms I have been with, I''ve enjoyed how globally minded yet community oriented the tech industry is here."
Complementing the new directors, the following trustees were re-elected to the board:
1. , Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, iRobot
2. , COO, Oxfam America
3. , CEO, The MathWorks
4. , President & COO, Enservio
The elections were held during MassTLC''s annual board meeting on March 19. The currently consists of 28 senior executives who collectively represent interests of the organization''s 500 member companies and serve as a proxy for the tech ecosystem in Massachusetts.
At its annual meeting, the board also elected officers, including , GM for Technology and Civic Engagement at Microsoft, as an incoming Co-Chair. She will serve a two-year term alongside current Co-Chair , President & COO of Enservio, whose term ends in 2016. Levins succeeds , CEO of Data Intensity, whose term ended at the Annual Meeting in 2015. Other officers elected include , COO of Oxfam America, as Treasurer, and , SVP Workplace Technology at Fidelity Investments, as Secretary.
The voice of the state''s tech sector, MassTLC last month released its annual report -- highlighting successes while calling out key areas where more and faster progress is critical in terms of jobs, investment, education, business climate, government policy and competitiveness.
"I am honored to be taking this leadership role during such an exciting time of change in our community," said . "I look forward to working with the MassTLC board and membership on our long-term vision and on how technology can drive both economic and social good in our community."
"Annmarie is a dedicated leader, champion for technology and passionate advocate for Massachusetts -- all qualities that make her an excellent fit in the role of co-chairperson," said . "Her commitment to promoting and advancing the tech community is unwavering. I''m excited to work closely with her in the year ahead."
The Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) is the region''s leading technology association and the premier network for tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors and policy leaders. MassTLC''s purpose is to accelerate innovation by: connecting people from across the technology landscape; providing access to industry-leading content and ideas; and offering a platform for visibility for member companies and their interests. With a membership of 500 tech companies and growing, MassTLC is a vibrant tech community that serves the entire tech ecosystem in Massachusetts. For more information, visit .
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