{"id":4524,"date":"2024-08-22T15:45:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T22:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg.com\/?p=4524"},"modified":"2024-08-24T15:46:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T22:46:48","slug":"escalent-welcomes-abhinav-kothari-and-kisha-payton-to-executive-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg.com\/news\/escalent-welcomes-abhinav-kothari-and-kisha-payton-to-executive-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Escalent Welcomes Abhinav Kothari and Kisha Payton to Executive Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Escalent is pleased to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders to its executive team. Abhinav Kothari has joined as chief information and technology officer, and Kisha Payton has been appointed as chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer and global head of culture. These strategic positions underscore Escalent\u2019s commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and driving technological innovation across the enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to Abhinav\u2019s expertise advancing our strategic initiatives and uncovering growth opportunities to keep Escalent and its business units, C Space and Hall &#038; Partners, at the forefront of technological innovation,\u201d said Melissa Sauter, CEO of Escalent. \u201cAbhinav\u2019s forward-thinking leadership will be instrumental as we continue to evolve and enhance our capabilities for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKisha brings a wealth of experience and a valuable perspective to our executive team. Her passion for fostering an inclusive environment and her talent for affecting meaningful change will be an important driver of our culture,\u201d said Sauter. \u201cWith the support of her leadership, we are eager to weave DEI into every aspect of our work, ensuring that everyone at Escalent feels respected and empowered.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Escalent is pleased to announce the appointment of two exceptional leaders to its executive team. Abhinav Kothari has joined as chief information and technology officer, and Kisha Payton has been appointed as chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer and global head of culture. 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