FORTÉ, a provider of communication and collaboration solutions, has announced the promotion of five senior leaders to Executive Vice President roles, strengthening its executive team across core functions. The promotions include Michael Safranski (Technical Operations), Keith Yandell (Innovation), Matt Winger (Finance), Craig Gudorf (Marketing), and Joy Todd (Human Resources). This restructuring aligns the company's leadership with its expanding domestic and international footprint following recent acquisitions.
FORTÉ promotes five senior leaders to Executive Vice President roles.
The promoted leaders and their new functions are: Michael Safranski (Technical Operations), Keith Yandell (Innovation), Matt Winger (Finance), Craig Gudorf (Marketing), and Joy Todd (Human Resources).
The move strengthens leadership to support global growth and integration following recent international acquisitions.
Aims to ensure a unified customer experience, drive financial strategy, and advance innovation in workplace technology.
Reflects the company's focus on scaling operations and maintaining a people-first culture.
Leadership restructuring aligns with FORTÉ's mission to transform the modern workplace.
Following recent international acquisitions, FORTÉ is restructuring its executive team to better manage its expanded scale and geographic reach. Promoting leaders from within to key EVP positions ensures continuity and deep institutional knowledge while formally elevating the strategic importance of functions like innovation, global marketing, and human resources as the company evolves from a domestic integrator to an international solutions provider.
Jeff Stoebner, Chairman and CEO at FORTÉ, commented on the significance of the promotions: “Each of these leaders has made a tremendous impact on FORTÉ. Their promotions reflect not only their individual contributions, but also the critical role each function plays in our continued growth. We are proud to elevate them into roles that will help shape the future of our company.”
Each promotion carries specific strategic responsibilities for FORTÉ's next chapter:
Michael Safranski (Technical Operations): Will unify technical delivery and customer experience globally.
Keith Yandell (Innovation): Will drive the development of forward-thinking solutions integrating people, spaces, and technology.
Matt Winger (Finance): Will build financial strategy and planning to support long-term growth.
Craig Gudorf (Marketing): Will expand the company's brand and marketing strategy internationally.
Joy Todd (Human Resources): Will oversee talent strategy and culture for a growing, global workforce.
These promotions indicate a maturation of FORTÉ's corporate structure, moving from an acquisition-led growth phase to one focused on integration, operational excellence, and scalable innovation. By solidifying leadership in these core areas, the company aims to build a strong foundation for sustained growth, ensuring that its expanded operations deliver a consistent, high-quality experience to customers and employees worldwide.
About FORTÉ
FORTÉ is a leading provider of innovative communication and collaboration solutions and services, dedicated to transforming workplaces in corporate, education and government agencies. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and reliability, FORTÉ helps organizations create connected, productive environments where people, spaces, and technology work together effortlessly. FORTÉ empowers organizations with secure, future-ready systems that enhance every employee touchpoint.
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