ContactMonkey Founder Steps Down, Former Intuit Leader Jeff Cates Named New CEO
Scott Pielsticker, the founder of internal communications platform ContactMonkey, is stepping down as CEO after sixteen years of leadership. He will transition to an active role on the company’s board of directors. Jeff Cates, a seasoned technology executive with previous leadership experience at Intuit Canada, Apple, HP, and most recently as CEO of Achievers, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Pielsticker stated that the timing is right for this leadership transition given the company's strong momentum and clear growth path. ContactMonkey, which provides software tools for tracking internal emails and analyzing employee engagement, recently secured a $55 million Series A funding round led by Updata Partners in 2023. The company has been recognized on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list and The Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Companies rankings. Under Cates’ leadership, ContactMonkey aims to accelerate product development, particularly through integrations with human resource information systems and AI tools, while expanding its international footprint. Cates brings significant experience in scaling fast-growing companies and improving workplace culture, making him a strategic choice for the next phase of the company's expansion.
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ContactMonkey Founder Steps Down, Former Intuit Leader Jeff Cates Named New CEO
Scott Pielsticker, the founder of internal communications platform ContactMonkey, is stepping down as CEO after sixteen years of leadership. He will transition to an active role on the company’s board of directors. Jeff Cates, a seasoned technology executive with previous leadership experience at Intuit Canada, Apple, HP, and most recently as CEO of Achievers, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. Pielsticker stated that the timing is right for this leadership transition given the company's strong momentum and clear growth path. ContactMonkey, which provides software tools for tracking internal emails and analyzing employee engagement, recently secured a $55 million Series A funding round led by Updata Partners in 2023. The company has been recognized on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list and The Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Companies rankings. Under Cates’ leadership, ContactMonkey aims to accelerate product development, particularly through integrations with human resource information systems and AI tools, while expanding its international footprint. Cates brings significant experience in scaling fast-growing companies and improving workplace culture, making him a strategic choice for the next phase of the company's expansion.
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