Why Skills-First Leadership Is Replacing the Ivy League Playbook in the C-Suite
05/23/2025
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The old prestige pyramid—where Ivy League degrees and blue-chip consulting backgrounds paved the way to the CEO seat—is cracking.
Adroit DI, a leading provider of cloud-based data intelligence solutions, today announced the appointment of two experienced industry leaders to its team: Kerry Robinson, Ph.D., as Director of Business Development for North America and Government Sales, and Richard Lingard as Chief Commercial Officer.
Robinson brings over 25 years of experience in the life sciences industry, with a focus on commercial strategy and execution. He has a proven track record of success in helping companies grow and scale their businesses. In his new role at Adroit DI, Robinson will lead the company’s business development efforts in North America and the government sector.
Lingard has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, with a focus on sales and marketing. He has a deep understanding of the global market and a proven track record of success in helping companies grow their businesses. In his new role as Chief Commercial Officer at Adroit DI, Lingard will lead the company’s global sales and marketing efforts.
The appointments of Robinson and Lingard are a significant step forward for Adroit DI as it continues to expand its global reach. Leading organizations around the world use the company’s data intelligence solutions to accelerate their research and development, improve their decision-making, and gain a competitive advantage.
The appointment of Robinson and Lingard is a positive development for Adroit DI. Robinson’s experience in the life sciences industry will be invaluable as the company expands its reach into this key market. Lingard’s global sales and marketing expertise will help Adroit DI to accelerate its growth and expand its reach into new markets.
The global data intelligence market is growing rapidly, and Adroit DI is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. The company’s solutions are used by leading organizations in various industries, including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and finance.
Adroit DI has appointed two experienced industry leaders: Kerry Robinson, Ph.D., as Director of Business Development for North America and Government Sales, and Richard Lingard as Chief Commercial Officer. The appointments are a positive development for the company as it continues to expand its global reach and capitalize on the growing data intelligence market.
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