Cien.ai, a leading AI-native Go-To-Market analytics platform, announces the appointment of Gertrude "Trude" Van Horn as Senior Vice President of Information Systems. A seasoned Global Technology Executive, Van Horn will spearhead the deployment of Agentic AI, enhance internal data systems, and strengthen partnerships with IT leaders and vendors seeking transformative AI solutions.

Driving AI Innovation & Secure Data Governance

Cien.ai’s platform automates CRM data standardization, enrichment, and analysis, helping B2B companies bridge the growth gap with AI-driven insights.

"We’re thrilled to welcome Trude to our leadership team," said Margot Carter, Co-Founder of Cien.ai. "Her expertise will help businesses harness AI for growth while ensuring strict data security and compliance. Trude’s leadership will accelerate innovation, drive revenue, and minimize risk for our clients."

A 20-year CIO veteran, Van Horn has held leadership roles at American Express, JPMorgan, Victoria’s Secret, Office Depot, and Jo-Ann Stores. She is also an Instructor at SMU’s Tech CxO Leadership Excellence program and holds a BBA from Temple University.

"Cien.ai is a game changer," said Van Horn. "IT leaders must balance data security with business growth. Cien.ai’s platform is Secure by Design, delivering transparency, integrity, and actionable recommendations for B2B organizations."

Enhanced Data Governance Capabilities

Van Horn’s appointment aligns with Cien.ai’s latest Data Governance advancements, ensuring:
No unnecessary copies of customer data stored outside the client’s cloud
Strict control over data storage & access for reduced risk exposure
Secure-by-Design AI architecture for compliance and trust

"Our platform empowers clients to define exactly where their data is stored and who can access it," said Cien.ai CTO Ben Strum.

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Cien.ai is an AI-native analytics platform that enhances, standardizes, and analyzes CRM data to drive B2B revenue growth. Its secure and intelligent AI-driven insights help businesses optimize sales and marketing performance while ensuring data integrity.