Tech Holding Company Koniag Capital Names First CEO
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The Alaska Native corporation for the Kodiak Island region selected Allen Debes as CEO of Koniag Capital, a holding company for Koniag’s commercial technology business lines.
After an extensive national search, this is the inaugural appointment of a CEO for Koniag Capital, which primarily serves private sector customers. Debes will lead growth initiatives and advance Koniag’s vision of becoming a global technology firm. These growth initiatives will focus on three key priorities: actively supporting the existing commercial technology business Vervint, which has been part of the Koniag family for thirteen years; acquiring and investing in new capabilities; and leveraging existing and new capabilities across all Koniag sectors to strengthen Koniag’s overall ability to serve customers.
“I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to participate in Koniag’s powerful mission by leading Koniag Capital in this historical phase of growth. And I am energized by both the groundwork that has already been laid and the trail-breaking that lies ahead,” Debes says.
With decades of experience in consulting and technology services, Debes has successfully guided organizations through periods of growth and innovation.
“Allen is a proven executive leader with a track record of driving growth in small, medium, and large-scale consulting and tech services firms. With an extensive technical background, deep understanding of the commercial technology space, and strong connection to Koniag’s mission, he is well-suited to lead Koniag Capital and support Koniag’s growth strategy,” Koniag Chairman and CEO Ron Unger says.
Alongside Debes’ appointment, Vervint announced the selection of Chuck Tsocanos as its President and Chief Consulting Officer. With decades of experience in technology consulting, Tsocanos will lead Vervint into its next phase of growth.
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