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Unily Appoints Lokdeep Singh as Chief Executive Officer
Unily appoints Lokdeep Singh as Chief Executive Officer, signaling the next phase of growth for the leading Employee Experience Platform provider. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 13, 2025 / / -- Unily, the award-winning Employee Experience Platform powering the world's most iconic enterprises, today announced the appointment of Lokdeep Singh as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The appointment comes at a time of accelerating growth and innovation for the company, as it continues to lead the market in transforming the way organizations connect, engage, and empower their people. 'I am honored to join Unily as CEO,' said Singh. 'I have an immense amount of respect for the company's vision, culture, and platform. Unily is uniquely positioned to help organizations thrive in a world where agility and alignment are more critical than ever. I look forward to working closely with the talented team at Unily to further scale the business, deliver exceptional value to our customers, and fuel the next chapter of growth.' Singh is a seasoned technology executive with more than two decades of experience in leading high-growth enterprise software companies. Most recently, Singh served as a Senior Advisor at Providence Equity Partners, where he supported portfolio companies on AI strategy, operational excellence, and go-to-market acceleration. Prior to that, Singh was CEO of Talkwalker, a global leader in enterprise consumer intelligence, where he led the company through a transformative growth period culminating in a successful acquisition in 2024. 'Lokdeep brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational rigor, and deep understanding of enterprise needs,' said Will Saville, Unily Co-Founder and Board Member. 'His leadership comes at a pivotal time for Unily, as we double down on innovation, scale our global footprint, and continue to lead the category we created. We're thrilled to welcome him aboard.' Singh joins Unily as the company is experiencing strong momentum: · Recently recognized as a Leader by Gartner, Forrester, and IDC in the Employee Experience Platform category; · Trusted by global enterprises such as Shell, CVS Health, British Airways, and Wipro; · Investing heavily in AI-driven capabilities to redefine productivity and employee engagement; · And expanding its partner ecosystem and global presence to support growing international demand. 'Our customers are looking for strategic partners who can help them simplify complexity and move faster,' Singh added. 'Unily is that partner. I'm excited to help accelerate this mission with bold innovation and deep customer focus.' About Unily Unily is the only true enterprise Employee Experience Platform, driving organizational velocity for the world's most iconic brands. In today's fast-changing world, Unily helps industry leaders like Shell, CVS Health, and American Airlines move faster, align teams, and drive execution excellence. As the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader by Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, Unily is redefining the future of work – empowering enterprises to eliminate friction and operate at the speed of success. Casey Farr 5WPR +44 7717 575414 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
WELL Health Announces Appointment of Ric Leong as its Chief Accounting Officer
VANCOUVER, British Columbia & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) ('WELL' or the 'Company'), a digital healthcare company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ric Leong, CPA, CA, BSc. as WELL's Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 20th. Mr. Leong's primary focus is to strengthen the Company's financial reporting processes as well as WELL's financial integration efforts in support of its expansive acquisition strategy. Mr. Leong will also work to enhance financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities in alignment with the Company's overarching growth plans. As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Leong will lead WELL's accounting operations, including public company reporting and FP&A, reporting to Eva Fong, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the rest of the leadership Team at WELL. Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO of WELL Health commented, 'We are extremely pleased to extend a very warm welcome Ric to WELL's senior leadership team. Ric brings a wealth of experience as a senior financial executive in high-growth technology environments. Ric's proven track record in driving process improvements and creating shareholder value, particularly during his time at Avigilon and Hootsuite, will provide tremendous value as WELL continues to scale its operations.' Mr. Leong most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance of Vancouver-based social media management company Hootsuite Inc., where he led financial due diligence on several strategic acquisitions, including the transformative acquisition of Talkwalker, an AI-powered social listening platform. He also arranged credit facilities to support growth and acquisition capital, contributing to the company's balance sheet strength and long-term financial strategy. Previously, he was Chief Financial Officer at Avigilon Corporation, a video surveillance and analytics company acquired by Motorola Solutions, Inc. in 2018. In both roles, Mr. Leong demonstrated a strong ability to create shareholder value through disciplined financial leadership and operational efficiency. Mr. Leong articled with KPMG LLP and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Diploma in Accounting from the University of British Columbia. 'I am excited to join WELL Health at this pivotal stage of its growth,' said Mr. Leong. 'WELL's mission to tech-enable healthcare providers as well as modernize, digitize and positively transform healthcare resonates deeply with me. I look forward to contributing to the Company's continued success and supporting its financial operations and strategic objectives.' WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP. Per: 'Hamed Shahbazi' Hamed Shahbazi Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Director WELL Health Technologies Inc. WELL's mission is to tech-enable healthcare providers. We do this by developing the best technologies, services, and support available, which ensures healthcare providers are empowered to positively impact patient outcomes. WELL's comprehensive healthcare and digital platform includes extensive front and back-office management software applications that help physicians run and secure their practices. WELL's solutions enable more than 42,000 healthcare providers between the US and Canada and power the largest owned and operated healthcare ecosystem in Canada with more than 210 clinics supporting primary care, specialized care, and diagnostic services. In the United States WELL's solutions are focused on specialized markets such as the gastrointestinal market, women's health, primary care, and mental health. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'WELL' and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol 'WHTCF'. To learn more about the Company, please visit:
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WELL Health Announces Appointment of Ric Leong as its Chief Accounting Officer
WELL has appointed Ric Leong, CPA, CA, BSc., as Chief Accounting Officer, where he will lead WELL's accounting operations and financial planning functions as it continues to scale its business and pursue growth through acquisitions. Mr. Leong was previously the CFO of Avigilon at the time of its $1B exit to Motorola Solutions. Most recently, Mr. Leong 's last position was leading the finance and accounting team at Hootsuite as SVP of Finance. Mr. Leong's primary focus is to strengthen the Company's financial reporting processes as well as WELL's financial integration efforts in support of its expansive acquisition strategy. Mr. Leong will also work to enhance financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities in alignment with the Company's overarching growth plans. VANCOUVER, British Columbia & TORONTO, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) ("WELL" or the "Company"), a digital healthcare company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ric Leong, CPA, CA, BSc. as WELL's Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 20th. Mr. Leong's primary focus is to strengthen the Company's financial reporting processes as well as WELL's financial integration efforts in support of its expansive acquisition strategy. Mr. Leong will also work to enhance financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities in alignment with the Company's overarching growth plans. As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Leong will lead WELL's accounting operations, including public company reporting and FP&A, reporting to Eva Fong, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the rest of the leadership Team at WELL. Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO of WELL Health commented, "We are extremely pleased to extend a very warm welcome Ric to WELL's senior leadership team. Ric brings a wealth of experience as a senior financial executive in high-growth technology environments. Ric's proven track record in driving process improvements and creating shareholder value, particularly during his time at Avigilon and Hootsuite, will provide tremendous value as WELL continues to scale its operations." Mr. Leong most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance of Vancouver-based social media management company Hootsuite Inc., where he led financial due diligence on several strategic acquisitions, including the transformative acquisition of Talkwalker, an AI-powered social listening platform. He also arranged credit facilities to support growth and acquisition capital, contributing to the company's balance sheet strength and long-term financial strategy. Previously, he was Chief Financial Officer at Avigilon Corporation, a video surveillance and analytics company acquired by Motorola Solutions, Inc. in 2018. In both roles, Mr. Leong demonstrated a strong ability to create shareholder value through disciplined financial leadership and operational efficiency. Mr. Leong articled with KPMG LLP and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Diploma in Accounting from the University of British Columbia. "I am excited to join WELL Health at this pivotal stage of its growth," said Mr. Leong. "WELL's mission to tech-enable healthcare providers as well as modernize, digitize and positively transform healthcare resonates deeply with me. I look forward to contributing to the Company's continued success and supporting its financial operations and strategic objectives." WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP. Per: "Hamed Shahbazi"Hamed ShahbaziChief Executive Officer, Chairman and DirectorWELL Health Technologies Inc. About WELL Health Technologies Corp. WELL's mission is to tech-enable healthcare providers. We do this by developing the best technologies, services, and support available, which ensures healthcare providers are empowered to positively impact patient outcomes. WELL's comprehensive healthcare and digital platform includes extensive front and back-office management software applications that help physicians run and secure their practices. WELL's solutions enable more than 42,000 healthcare providers between the US and Canada and power the largest owned and operated healthcare ecosystem in Canada with more than 210 clinics supporting primary care, specialized care, and diagnostic services. In the United States WELL's solutions are focused on specialized markets such as the gastrointestinal market, women's health, primary care, and mental health. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: View source version on Contacts For more information: Tyler BabaInvestor Relations, Manager604-628-7266investor@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meet the Ukrainian child refugee now CEO of $1bn Hootsuite
Forget politics, says Hootsuite's CEO Irina Novoselsky, the White House's crackdown allowing new media to have a seat at press briefings over traditional outlets should be a warning to global businesses that social media is now more than just a marketing tool. 'Five billion people around the world are spending almost three to five hours a day on social media,' Novoselsky tells Yahoo Finance UK, 'and I think it's about time that the White House is allowing that voice to be in the room to share what's being told." Novoselsky, who grew up in Ukraine and moved as a refugee child to the US, became Hootsuite's first female CEO in 2023 and is voicing her opinion at the helm of a $1bn global-leading social media performance engine, which helps its near 100,000 customers create, schedule, publish content and measure performance. Read More: 'After our £50m company collapsed I learned to be a wartime CEO' Last year, it acquired start-up Talkwalker, an AI-powered tool that allows brands to listen to audiences on social media and create impactful social content. Novoselsky, as a millennial, is also listening to Generation Z and believes that the White House move is less political, more where trust and influence now lie. Further, she is adamant that CEOs must be seen and heard on social media or face being ghosted by the current generation. "Gen Z makes most of their purchasing decisions based on the company's brand, what they stand for, the authenticity, and most of them go and look at what the CEO is saying,' says Novoselsky. 'Where previously CEOs could let their marketing and sales team drive revenue, acquire and expand customers, they're losing that ability to stand behind the door. 'You have to be out there on social, posting, having an opinion, interacting and if you're not, Gen Z's just not going to be picking your business.' Indeed, Novoselsky spoke with over 500 Gen Z to gauge more understanding. 'There are really powerful stats that almost 70% of all buyers are going to be Gen Z or millennials starting this year," she notes. Read More: 'Dragons' Den failure sparked my alcohol-free brand's rise' 'I met and talked to them and realised I didn't understand Gen Z at all,' she admits. 'I was very surprised by how different we are in so many ways. There are a few falsehoods that I kind of came across too, this narrative of Gen Z being lazy and I don't think they are. 'I think they're a generation that really appreciates figuring out how to balance work and life. They want to be able to research themselves because they grew up in this very B2C buying journey where they can go on Netflix and Amazon and search for what they want.' Conversation turns to 2024 acquisition Talkwalker where Novoselsky believes both listening and analytics will be pivotal to the future of any revenue channel, customer acquisition and expansion. She highlights one of its Fortune 50 clients who used the tool to test and determine whether to enter the Italian market with a specific coffee beverage. 'When they were forecasting off of the listening tool, it just landed flat,' she adds. 'They completely pivoted and saved themselves a whole amount of expense and time going into a market with the wrong product.' While Hootsuite's clients are listening to their customers' tastes as well as what competitors are saying about products, Novoselsky puts her company's own social team front and centre at meetings. 'What are they hearing? What are the analytics? What are our customers saying? The positive, the negative, what can we improve?' says Novoselsky, who oversees around 1,500 global employees. 'I don't know how executives don't have their social media team come in. 'I grew up in an Eastern European home and it's a gift that when someone gives you feedback, it's a sign of love of how I grew up and that they care enough to tell you. 'And so while customers are willing to give feedback, I think it's a gift and you should be out there listening to it. It's when they stop talking that you should worry.' Read More: How Jeff Dewing went from bankruptcy to £70m fortune Before her career blossomed on Wall Street to then become the first female CEO of jobs site CareerBuilder aged 32, Novoselsky's parents had left Ukraine for the US in the 1980s with a mere $300 when Novoselsky was aged four. 'There are two lotteries in life: there's your geography lottery of where you're born to, which I did not win,' she says. "And then there's the parent lottery. I won that and they took me from the wrong geography to the right geography. And I just had such appreciation for the potential of what you can do.'We have this rule on social media that we work with our customers on: how do you give nine times before taking once? So how do you help your customers on social learn something nine times before you ask them for one favour? Whether that's 'check out my demo, check out my new product release.' In order to earn the right to ask for that one, you have to go give nine. And I think it's really similar as team members and for people who want to be leaders. How do you give nine times to your leaders? Whether it's to your boss, peers, the team around you. How do you constantly think about how to help solve the problem, be helpful or valuable? I think there's also this misconception that when you have leaders or you work for leaders, that you're supposed to adapt your style to them. One of the things I learned is that it's my job to adapt my style to my team. Different people need different things from me and so it's about how do I learn to adapt to what they need.I love sleep and try to get eight hours every night. That's a priority for me. I exercise, I count steps and I'm pretty good about being between seven and 8,000 daily. I'm also a big reader, mostly non-fiction. Read more: 'I went to a board meeting days after nearly dying but I soon saw my purpose' Meet the CEO responsible for selling London to the world 'Want to grow an iconic brand? CEOs have to value CMOs as servant leaders'Sign in to access your portfolio
