7 Questions with leaders of small and medium enterprises

Name: Mike Lawrence

Current title: Education Leadership Executive

Current organization: Jamf

Mike is an award-winning teacher, administrator, and educational leader. A joyful champion for students, he has a creative zest for learning and motivates teams through inspiration and positivity. He served as the CEO of an education non-profit and also directed the California Student Media Festival for over a decade. Mike is an internationally recognized leader with 25+ years experience at the nexus of education, technology, and innovation.

Name: Adriana Cowdin

Current title: CEO

Current organization: Dekaf Digital

Adriana Cowdin brings 20+ years expertise in marketing to the table with a strong emphasis on digital marketing. She’s the Founder and CEO of Dekaf Digital, a digital marketing agency serving VC-backed and mid-size companies with Digital Strategy, Social Media Management and Audience Intelligence.
This former corporate executive, turned published author and 4-time entrepreneur, came from the ranks of Corporate America where she was a Chief Marketing Officer for a private equity-owned $500MM company, Chief Digital Marketing Officer for a $5B home services company and Division Vice President of Digital Marketing for a $40B retailer overseeing 150 brands and 30 business units both online and in-store.
Cowdin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Metropolitan State University in Denver and has completed management and leadership courses from Harvard Business School’s advanced program. She has been featured on ABC, WGN, CNNMoney, FoxBusiness, Forbes, Hoovers, Reuters, NYTimes, Inc. 500, Yahoo! Finance, The Denver Post, LA Times, NJ Star Ledger, Sydney Morning Herald, The Huffington Post and Windy City Live Morning Show.
What’s most unique about Adriana is her zest for life. In addition to running two successful businesses, she lives with 9 chronic diseases and has had radical surgeries to address them including the Whipple and TPAIT. In addition to her islet cell transplant in her liver, her pancreas, half of her stomach, small intestine, bile duct, gallbladder and appendix have all been removed. She lives with the rarest form of Diabetes (Type 3C), chronic pancreatic disease, gastroparesis, osteoporosis, Addison’s Disease, Hypothyroid, Hypopituitary, Mild Liver Disease and Celiac. Despite these odds, she fights everyday to get up, exercise, take care of her family and exude energy into her businesses.

Name: Jeff Gapinski

Current title: President

Current organization: Huemor

As co-founder and President of Huemor, Jeff Gapinski has directed interactive digital projects for clients such as NBC Sports, Geico, Live Nation, The United Nations, American Crew, United Way, The Humane League, The Webby Awards, and M&C Saatchi Mobile.
His work has earned multiple awards from organizations such as The Webby Awards, The Pixel Awards, The W3 Awards, The Communicator Awards, and The Davey Awards. Additionally, his creative work has led to national recognition for his agency, such as being named a top US digital agency in 2020 by the Clutch evaluation association, and month after month recognition as a top organization by the boards of Top Interactive Agencies (TIA), The Agency List, and 10 Best for multiple service categories.
Jeff is an integral member of the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), guest judging international industry competitions such as The W3 Awards, The Communicator Awards, and The Davey Awards. Jeff is also an active member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), The Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC), and Founders Society.
Jeff graduated from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York with honors. He received a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) with a focus on communication arts and digital technology.

Name: Sonal Siongh

Current title: Director

Current organization: Fixdax Technology Pvt. Ltd.

I have done MBA in marketing and International Business.Have more than 10 years of experience in handling offshore clients ,generating business ,making and handling teams and also taking care of all business activity from scratch.

Name: Ali Firoozi

Current title: CFO

Current organization: The PAC Group

I am Ali Firoozi, an entrepreneurial, innovative senior level executive who employs extensive leadership experience working with strategic partners and adding enterprise value by combining management skill with financial expertise. My eighteen year long career in banking transitioned in 2014 to working for a multi national consulting and engineering firm. Strong in cash forecasts, budgets, process design, analysis, external partner collaboration, and incorporating finance metrics to improve business value. I love building teams and taking problems head on to find creative solutions.

Name: Jos Creese

Current title: Founder and CEO

Current organization: CCL

I have operated as a public sector CIO in multiple sectors. I have also been a non exec director for professionals associations (BCS president, Socitm president) and for health (HHFT) and government (DIT).
I run a digital consultancy service to help close the gap between the opportunity of technology from the private sector and the needs of the public sector - commissioned by over 250 clients.
I support digital transformation in many public service organisations as well as helping private sector businesses, large and small, to engage better with the public sector.
Lastly I undertake research and advocacy on a range of digital topics, and facilitate events.

Name: Parul Chaturvedi

Current title: Director

Current organization: Fixdax Technology Pvt Ltd

I believe that ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge’

My passion is inventing new, more powerful and profitable ways to listen creatively to consumers...and then turning the insights that emerge into business ideas that generate revenue for the business.

After investing almost a decade into consulting and marketing , with my refined skill set, I bring a customer centric approach that enables my organisation to innovate and thrive.

Name: Dave Meyer

Current title: President

Current organization: BizzyWeb

I help "high trust" businesses entering their growth phase to attract, engage and delight their audiences to close more business. My company, BizzyWeb, brings leads and sales to our clients using inbound marketing, optimized websites, advertising, content, SEO, email and social media. We bring an entire marketing team to your company for less than a new-hire.

I'm the president/owner of BizzyWeb, a speaker for the Grow With Google program, and a HubSpot Certified Trainer.

Name: Peter Brook

Current title: Qld State Director

Current organization: Power to Change

Studied Electrical Engineering (UNSW) but then returned to uni seven years later to study Social Science-Counselling (Southern Cross). Served with Power to Change for 35 years, the last 21 in national and state-level leadership.

Name: Susette Andaya-Gomez

Current title: Head of Digital Strategy

Current organization: Winni, LLC

With more than 15 years of experience, Susette has mastered the unique intricacies that make up the world of e-commerce, digital marketing, media buying, SEO, partnerships and Internet technology. The Florida International University graduate has an innate passion and skill for directing SEM & SEO advertising initiatives while reducing acquisition costs and increasing a business’s bottom line.

Determined to find a career path that combined her love for travel and her passion for digital marketing, Susette went on to lead marketing initiatives for Air Jamaica Vacations, Wyndham Resorts, World Travel Holdings, CruCon Cruise Outlet and MSC Cruises. Currently, you can find Susette spearheading the online marketing initiatives for Winni, a privately-owned strategic marketing firm and a subsidiary of SLC Group Holdings.

As a past President of the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association (SFIMA), Susette is dedicated to staying on top of trends in the ever-changing world of digital marketing. When she is not helping Winni’s clients master their own e-commerce platforms or developing media plans, she can be found scuba diving, biking or traveling with her son Sebastian and her husband Rick.

As a recent breast cancer survivor, Susette now shares her story of early detection with the hopes of saving others by hosting preventative, guided breast self-exams alongside her surgical oncologists on Clubhouse.

Name: Shaik Ashish

Current title: Chief Administrative officer

Current organization: Ultmartstores

When success is punctual it’s just a dream, trust the timing of your life

Name: Mr Brad Frankel

Current title: Director

Current organization: Flooglebinder

Flooglebinder are travel experts and a certified B Corporation with experience in over 75 countries. We curate sustainable bespoke adventures that incorporate sustainability, conservation and wellness.