Radiant Ventures Names Amit Rikhi CEO
Technology veteran takes the helm to revolutionize e-commerce and consumer engagement platforms
SEATTLE, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiant Ventures has named Amit Rikhi, veteran of the tech industry, as Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, the company will focus on launching services that help consumers identify the most relevant products for their specific needs, and create financial savings tools to purchase those products. Phase one of the company launch will focus on early education, sports/recreation, and travel.
During his career, Amit developed expertise in transforming ideas into profitable products and businesses. From early career successes in Global Product Management, to more recent positions such as the National Vice President of Innovation at the American Cancer Society and Chief Business Development Officer at Viome Corp, he has used his entrepreneurial gifts to bring to market a variety of successful products and services. His endeavors have also ranged from leading a global non-profit in music and education, to building and managing technology product lines with revenue's exceeding $100m per year.
"We are extremely excited to have Amit Rikhi join Radiant Ventures. Amit is a very strong leader with the ability to translate vision and strategy into execution. He brings to Radiant Ventures his years of experience and passion for growing great businesses. Amit is brilliant at inspiring and energizing his team while also possessing the invaluable skills required to build strong and lasting relationships with customers, partners and global leaders. I am confident that under Amit's leadership Radiant Ventures will grow rapidly and thrive," said David Beaton, Founder and President of Radiant Ventures.
"The marketplace is saturated with an overwhelming number of product choices of uncertain quality and attainability. Amit will help Radiant Ventures provide innovative and relevant commerce interactions through our unique AI technology," said Melissa Dreyer, head of marketing and communications for Radiant Ventures.
Tim Enger, head of strategy and business development at Microsoft Ventures, and Strategic Advisor for the company added "Amit is an innovative and inspirational leader who has a strong track record in building teams, rethinking business models, and driving new growth. His experience will add tremendous value to Radiant Ventures."
When asked about being named CEO of Radiant Ventures, Rikhi said, "I've never been more excited about a company than I am about Radiant Ventures! I wake up every morning energized about building solutions that empower consumers and disrupt industries- it's pretty amazing!" He continued, "it's this vision that has attracted some incredible people. When you take a look at our leadership team and advisors, it is an impressive group of market leaders and influencers. With this degree of enthusiastic support, our future is very bright- in fact, it's Radiant!"
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