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Coherent Solutions, a Minneapolis-based global leader in digital solutions engineering and product development, announced on July 22, 2025, the appointment of Tom Stallings as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Shawn Torkelson as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). These strategic hires, with deep experience from HTEC Group, Thoughtworks, and KPMG, aim to accelerate Coherent’s growth and strengthen client partnerships in the $570 billion IT services market.
Announced July 22, 2025: Tom Stallings as CRO, Shawn Torkelson as CMO.
Stallings to lead global client development; Torkelson to redefine brand strategy.
Coherent Solutions: $46M revenue in 2025, 95% client retention, 2,000+ employees.
Celebrating 30th anniversary with 1,000+ projects completed across 10 global centers.
Focus on digital value creation for startups, scale-ups, and enterprise brands.
Aligns with $570B IT services market growth, projected to reach $1.1T by 2030.
Coherent Solutions, founded in 1995, welcomed Tom Stallings as CRO to oversee global client business development and delivery management, leveraging his decades of go-to-market experience from HTEC Group and Thoughtworks. Shawn Torkelson, appointed as global CMO, will lead a multinational team to redefine Coherent’s brand and market positioning, drawing on prior roles at HTEC Group and KPMG. “What drew both of us to Coherent Solutions is the pattern, over decades, of consistent tangible digital value creation,” said Stallings and Torkelson. “In hyper-competitive markets, anchoring every business motion to value creation is critical for growth.”
The appointments align with Coherent’s 30th anniversary and its mission to deliver digital solutions that drive measurable business impact. “These appointments bring deep experience and fresh perspectives, shaping how Coherent Solutions approaches technology and customer engagement,” said CEO Igor Epshteyn. With 10 global development centers and over 1,000 completed projects, Coherent’s services include custom software development, AI, and cloud solutions, achieving an 11–20% increase in client sign-ups for some partners.
Coherent Solutions, with $46 million in 2025 revenue and a 95% client retention rate, serves clients like MaxContact and Fortune 500 firms. Its SaaS platforms have generated over $2 million in annual recurring revenue for clients in their first year. The IT services market, valued at $570 billion in 2025, is driven by digital transformation, with Coherent competing against firms like EPAM and Globant. The company’s focus on nearshore delivery and AI-driven solutions positions it to capitalize on market growth.
The appointments reflect Coherent’s response to rising demand for digital engineering, with 63% of enterprises prioritizing AI and cloud adoption, per 2025 industry reports. Stallings’ and Torkelson’s expertise will enhance Coherent’s ability to deliver solutions like MaxContact’s Spokn AI, noted for its market-leading UX and transcription accuracy. Posts on X highlight global excitement for these hires, signaling strong industry confidence.
Coherent Solutions’ appointment of Tom Stallings and Shawn Torkelson positions it to lead in digital engineering, driving innovation and client value in a competitive global market.
Coherent Solutions is a global digital engineering and product development firm founded in 1995 in Minneapolis. With teams across 10 development centers worldwide, the firm applies 30 years of technology expertise and industry knowledge to deliver solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Its commitment to quality, transparency, and improvement has earned the firm a reputation as a trusted partner in technology.
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