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RelPro Names Maria Grineva as Chief Data Officer to Lead AI and Data Innovation


RelPro Names Maria Grineva as Chief Data Officer to Lead AI and Data Innovation
  • by: Business Wire
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  • July 11, 2025

RelPro, a leading business development and relationship management solution for financial and professional services, has appointed Maria Grineva as its Chief Data Officer. Grineva’s extensive experience in data science and AI will drive RelPro’s initiatives to enhance client outcomes through advanced data products.

Quick Intel

  • Maria Grineva appointed Chief Data Officer at RelPro to lead AI and data strategies.

  • Brings expertise from Yandex, Orb Intelligence, and Prog.AI in data and AI innovation.

  • Co-founded Orb Intelligence, acquired by Dun & Bradstreet in 2020.

  • Aims to develop transparent, accurate AI-driven B2B data products.

  • RelPro focuses on delivering high-quality data for financial and professional services.

  • Grineva’s role supports RelPro’s growth in the sales intelligence space.

Strategic Leadership in Data and AI

Maria Grineva joins RelPro as Chief Data Officer to spearhead its data innovation and AI initiatives. With a PhD in Computer Science from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Grineva brings a wealth of experience from her roles at Yandex, Russia’s largest search engine, and as a serial tech entrepreneur. “Maria Grineva’s extensive background in data and AI technologies, along with her entrepreneurial spirit, makes her a fantastic addition to the RelPro leadership team,” said Martin Wise, RelPro CEO & Founder. Her leadership will enhance RelPro’s ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions for its clients in financial and professional services.

Proven Track Record in Tech and Data

Grineva’s career includes founding Orb Intelligence in 2013, a global firmographic data provider for B2B sales, which was acquired by Dun & Bradstreet in 2020. She later co-founded Prog.AI, an AI-enabled platform for hiring engineers, and consulted for Contora, a cryptocurrency data provider. “I am very excited to join RelPro. My goal is to help RelPro develop industry-leading data products that not only empower our clients but also set a new standard for transparency, accuracy, and AI in the B2B data space,” said Grineva. Her expertise will drive RelPro’s mission to provide high-quality, actionable sales intelligence.

Enhancing RelPro’s Sales Intelligence Capabilities

As Chief Data Officer, Grineva will focus on advancing RelPro’s data operations, leveraging AI to deliver transparent and accurate B2B data solutions. “We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver high-quality data and valuable insights to our clients,” said RelPro President Raaj Rajmangal. “Maria’s experience and technical skills are assets for both our clients and our team as we continue to innovate in the sales intelligence space.” Her appointment aligns with RelPro’s rapid growth and commitment to empowering clients with innovative data-driven tools.

Conclusion

Maria Grineva’s appointment as Chief Data Officer positions RelPro to lead in AI-driven sales intelligence for financial and professional services. Her proven expertise in data science and entrepreneurship will drive the development of transparent, high-impact data products, strengthening RelPro’s market position and enhancing client success in a competitive landscape.

 

About RelPro

Founded in 2009, and ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing US private companies for the past 4 years, RelPro’s Relationship Intelligence platform was built with the experience that there is no one nirvana source of B2B Company and Decision-Maker data – so why rely on one source of data? RelPro integrates data from best-in-class partners and the web to deliver a unique global database of over 7 million Companies and 150 million business decision-makers, allowing B2B Marketing, Business Development and Relationship Management professionals to quickly identify new prospects and close deals faster. RelPro includes automated Prospect Research to quickly inform business development outreach, and powerful Buyer Intent signals and Alerts that provide a call-to-action prompting timely interactions with prospects and clients.

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