At COO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based COO’ operating in the Business Information Systems space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Paul Keary
Founder & COO of Teneo
Paul Keary is a co-founder of Teneo and COO of the company’s 12 operating divisions globally. Prior to Teneo, Mr. Keary ran a business and communications strategy consultancy where he advised some of the largest companies in the world on reputational, operational and strategic challenges and opportunities. Mr. Keary previously served as Senior Managing Director and Director of Business Integration at FTI Consulting (FTI), one of the world’s leading international consulting companies. He also served with the Company’s Executive Committee. FTI, then a 3,500-person-strong consulting firm, advises companies and intermediaries on investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. Prior to joining FTI, Mr. Keary ran the North American business of Financial Dynamics (FD), the world’s largest business communications consultancy. Mr. Keary was instrumental in growing the business through a strategy of acquisition and organic-based growth, and also advised Fortune 500 companies, governments and industry organizations on positioning strategy, reputation management, capital market communications and crisis management strategies. Prior to joining FD, Mr. Keary held a senior management position for a leading global communications agency and worked extensively in Europe, Middle East and the Americas, advising a wide number of blue chip technology companies on communications strategy surrounding IPOs and M&A activity. Mr. Keary was also previously Head of Communications for Xerox Europe Ltd. during a time of significant restructuring and realignment for the company.
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About Teneo: A New York-based corporate advisory firm
Shanaz Hemmati
Co-Founder and COO of ZenBusiness
Shanaz runs the technology that runs the company. She has more than 30 years of experience in technology and was previously the Global VP of Information Systems for HomeAway (NASDAQ:AWAY), where she led a global team responsible for data infrastructure and engineering, data tools and products, data science, analytics, CRM and ERP systems.
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About ZenBusiness: Zenbusiness offers business products and services that help business owners in starting, running, and growing a business.
Jonathan Wright
COO/GC of Endurance Companies
Jonathan is the COO and General Counsel of Endurance Companies. He is also the founder of Opya. His passion for solving difficult problems combined with a deep commitment to helping others continue to drive him to do work that significantly impacts people’s lives. He previously served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Kosan Biosciences (Nasdaq: KOSN – acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb). He has also served as the General Counsel of Dexterra, Inc. (acquired by Antenna Software), Targeted Genetics Corporation (Nasdaq: TGEN – acquired by Ampliphi Biosciences), Widevine Technologies (acquired by Google). Jonathan has founded companies and been actively involved in the venture capital community including previously as a member of the Sand Hill Angels Fund. Mr. Wright has also served as mentor in The Cleantech Open. He has a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law and B.A. in Geography from the University of Washington.
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About Endurance Companies, Opya: Endurance Companies is a holding company that builds new ventures and solves meaningful problems.
Mike Morello
Chief Operating Officer, Digital of Inc.com
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About Inc.com: Everything you need to know to start and grow your business now.
David Marshall
COO and Founder of MyRounding
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About MyRounding: MyRounding software lets hospital executives, administrators, and care providers collect, measure, and monitor patient satisfaction.
David Marshall
COO and Founder of MyRounding
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About MyRounding: MyRounding software lets hospital executives, administrators, and care providers collect, measure, and monitor patient satisfaction.
Chris Glaser
COO & Co-Founder of Focus Technology Group
Chris is responsible for the operations and delivery of FTG offerings. Chris’ team will lead and deliver the implementation of the FTG offerings. Prior to helping start FTG at the beginning of 2001, Chris gained technology and operational experience in healthcare materials management and supply chain. Prior to FTG, Chris helped start and run an e-commerce company for Healthcare procurement called empactHealth.com (now Global Health Exchange). As one of the initial leaders of the company, Chris was responsible for developing and executing the operations plan, including leading the plan for managing item and vendor data files for the largest human healthcare provider, HCA. Chris holds an MBA degree from Tennessee Tech University and has extensive experience in customer support, employee training, information technology solution implementation and product definition.
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About Focus Technology Group: Focus Technology Group is a technology-based organization that provides data driven solutions and services.
Richard Ferry
President & Chief Operating Officer of C3/CustomerContactChannels
Rick Ferry is the former Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Communications where he successfully took command of a failing organization and led the successful effort to turn the company around. During his tenure, Company revenues increased from $58M to over $700M. Under his leadership and as a member of the three person Office of the Global CEO, the Company’s roster of employees grew from 1,100 to nearly 42,000 worldwide, completed 14 acquisitions, and significantly expanded globally.
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About C3/CustomerContactChannels: C3/CustomerContactChannels is a contact center provider for corporations who view outsourcing objectives as a strong component.