Ignite Visibility has appointed Krish Coughran, co-founder and longtime President, as its new Chief Executive Officer. John Lincoln, the company's co-founder and former CEO, transitions to Executive Chairman to focus on long-term strategy and board leadership, following a period of significant growth and transformation.
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Leadership Transition and Strategic Continuity Ignite Visibility, a tech-enabled digital marketing agency specializing in enterprise, franchise, and multi-location brands, has executed a planned executive succession. Krish Coughran assumes the CEO role after more than a decade of close collaboration with John Lincoln, during which he contributed extensively to building the company's operational foundation and client-centric approach. Lincoln's shift to Executive Chairman allows him to guide strategic direction while empowering the next generation of leadership.
"Stepping into the CEO role at Ignite Visibility is both an honor and a natural next chapter in a journey John and I have shared since 2013," said Coughran. "Our focus remains centered on our core mission: providing the most effective digital marketing solutions in the industry with a high-touch customer experience that delivers growth. By reinvesting in the success of our clients, our team, and our community, and doubling down on our promise of 'Relationships, Responsiveness, and Results,' we will continue to help our clients become the number one brand in their space."
"Ignite Visibility has an incredible foundation built by John and our leadership team, and I'm excited to scale that success in new ways. By empowering leaders at every level, reinforcing a 'Hungry, Humble, Smart' mindset, and making data-informed decisions, we will continue to deliver industry-best results for national-to-local, multi-location, franchise, and hyper-local brands."
"Krish is the perfect fit to lead Ignite Visibility as CEO," said Lincoln. "As a co-founder, he has been deeply involved in the company's evolution. We've built an exceptional leadership team, and he has a clear plan for the future. I've enjoyed my time as CEO and now have chosen to transition to Executive Chairman, where I will chair the board and focus on long-term strategy and supporting the leadership team. Furthermore, I'm excited about the connected broader leadership evolution and promotions we're announcing today, which position Ignite Visibility well to serve customers and for the company's next phase."
Expanded Executive Team The announcement includes several key promotions to strengthen operational scale and innovation:
Adam Hutcheson, President Leads core growth functions including marketing, business development, product, and engineering, ensuring strategic alignment during expansion.
Stephanie Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer Oversees integrated marketing strategy across agency services, product offerings, Radius, and the Ignite Visibility brand to fuel demand and positioning.
Dane Manning, EVP, Media Directs earned and paid media operations, enhancing performance and scalable outcomes for clients.
Jenna Zettel, EVP, Enterprise Operations & Systems Manages enterprise-level operations, systems, and infrastructure to support efficient scaling.
Arnaud Lemaire, EVP, Business Development Drives growth across agency, Radius Marketing Sales, sales enablement, and SDR teams.
Chuck Goetschel, Chief Product Officer Guides product vision and roadmap, integrating Rallio technology to accelerate platform innovation.
Joseph Mohay, President of Franchise and Multilocation Focuses on franchise partnerships, development, and growth for multi-location brands.
Positioned for Continued Growth Ignite Visibility combines deep digital marketing expertise with its proprietary Rallio suite—featuring AI-powered tools for social media management, review generation, competitive benchmarking, data visualization, and brand consistency. This integrated approach delivers measurable revenue impact for clients operating thousands of locations nationwide, reinforcing the company's commitment to results-driven, client-focused growth under its refreshed leadership structure.
About Ignite Visibility
Ignite Visibility combines award-winning digital marketing expertise with its proprietary, AI-powered Rallio platform to deliver more innovative strategies, faster optimization, and measurable revenue growth at scale for enterprise, franchise, and multi-location businesses. The company works with more than 200 multi-location brands across 15,000+ locations nationwide.
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