Former Yahoo, Vevo and Platform Science executive brings his extensive enterprise experience to fast-growing Ushur
Ushur, the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA), has announced that Anthony Smolek has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Smolek brings over two decades of experience in financial and strategic leadership roles at prominent technology companies like Yahoo, Vevo, and Platform Science.
Anthony Smolek's Background:
- Previous Roles:
- Chief Strategy Officer at Vevo.
- Strategic and operations roles at Yahoo.
- Co-founder of an enterprise technology startup.
- Financial roles at Bear Stearns.
- Experience: Over 20 years in leadership roles in the tech industry.
Impact on Ushur:
- CEO's Statement: Simha Sadasiva highlights the importance of Smolek’s financial and strategic expertise.
- Strategic Fit: Smolek's experience aligns with Ushur's growth and innovation goals.
Notable Achievements:
- Vevo: Served as Chief Strategy Officer.
- Yahoo: Worked in strategy and operations.
- Startup Experience: Co-founded an enterprise technology company.
Smolek’s Vision for Ushur:
- Growth and Efficiency: Focus on driving growth, efficiency, and profitability.
- Customer-Centric Approach: Commitment to maintaining Ushur's customer-centric and innovative culture.
Ushur's Recent Developments:
- Growth: Accelerating adoption of AI-first solutions in healthcare, insurance, financial services, and public sector.
- Funding: Raised nearly $100 million, with Series C round in early 2023 supported by Third Point Ventures, 8VC, and Iron Pillar.
Anthony Smolek's appointment as CFO marks a significant milestone for Ushur as it continues to scale its AI-powered enterprise solutions. His extensive experience in financial and strategic leadership will be instrumental in driving Ushur’s growth and maintaining its commitment to innovation and customer-centricity.