CXO HONOREES OF THE YEAR.

• Author: Bicknell, Lindsay

Members of the C-suite are responsible for developing the methods and strategies behind a company's success. As team leaders, they make the hard decisions that impact daily operations as well as the long-term vision of the company. Join us in celebrating the 2019 CXO of the Year honorees who show us what it means to be a leader.

ADAM EDMUNDS

PRESIDENT | PODIUM

Adam Edmunds' favorite part of his job is how much he is involved in every facet of the business. From operations, to finance, to sales, and beyond, Mr. Edmunds has worked tirelessly to propel Podium toward becoming one of the most innovative and important tech companies in the world. "Being able to interact with so many areas of the business is a blast," he says. "I have learned how vital it is to create relationships with the best people you can find and then work your tail off to give them a reason to be loyal beyond financial outcomes."

ADAM THIER

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | AVETTA

As the chief technology officer, Adam Thier oversees the software development and operations at Avetta. From launching the Connect Platform--which was a complete rewrite of every line of code of Avetta's service--to the game-changing Avetta Analytics, Mr. Thier describes this past year with the company as "the most stupendous of my entire career." And he plans to set that bar higher as the company continues to grow. "I love being able to deliver to people the wishes and dreams I wanted someone to give me along my career."

BEN DAVIS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | LENDIO

"One of the primary reasons I decided to join Lendio is its alignment with a cause I'm passionate about," says Ben Davis. And that's what keeps him motivated. Overseeing all of Lendio's revenue generation, Mr. Davis is extremely vigilant about earning and protecting the trust of his sales leaders, partners, and his C-level peers. His ability to leverage talent, technology and strategy to consistently exceed growth targets creates the foundation for that trust. "I have a deeply held believe that when you help people have more options, choices, paths to walk down or doors to open, they tend to make good decisions about which doors to walk through," he says.

CATHERINE WONG

CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, EVP OF ENGINEERING | DOMO

Responsible for engineering, user design, product management, and quality at Domo, Catherine Wong also serves on the boards for the Women Tech Council and the College of Engineering at the University of Utah. "Early in my career, I noticed that there were very few people who looked like me sitting around the table," she says. "So I want to do everything I can to make our workforce more representative of the population." And she's working hard, continuing to drive innovation at Domo as well as in her community. "If you're playing it safe and not pushing yourself, it's hard to accomplish great...