Aventri, a meeting and event technology software provider, has appointed Jim Sharpe as Chief Executive Officer. Oni Chukwu has been elevated to Executive Chairman for Aventri after leading the company as CEO for the past six years, during which he oversaw accelerated revenue growth, product maturation and global expansion.
“It’s been one of the great honors of my career to have had the opportunity to lead this company and this wonderful team at such a pivotal time,” said Chukwu. “I am proud of what we’ve accomplished and humbled by the dedication and passion that Aventrians bring to it every day.”
“Under Oni’s leadership Aventri has grown into a formidable organization, providing market-leading solutions to its nearly 2000 customers worldwide,” said Rich Lawson, chairman of the board of directors. “We’re delighted to have him remain on the board to continue helping to chart the future of the company. We’re also very excited to welcome Jim Sharpe to lead Aventri’s best-in-class executive team and continue to grow Aventri’s footprint in the global meeting and event technology space.”
