Executives

Jeffrey Braverman CEO Nuts.com The company’s pivot to ecommerce, where it is a multi-million-dollar success story, remains one of the best business-case studies in the state. Steve AbramsonBob Carrigan  

Clark Lagemann Co-CEO Avidon Health Leads company that provides an innovative behavior change solution that uses human-centered and data-driven cognitive training methods to create sustainable healthy habits. Also leads Scarlet Startups at Rutgers. Bob GoldSteve Lucas  

Garrett Winther Partner HAX An expert in building products, teams and companies, he will be an office leader in Newark, helping HAX help hundreds of hard-tech companies. Chris SullensSteve Abramson  

Kathleen Shanahan CEO Turtle & Hughes One of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors has become a significant force in the rapidly growing field of data communications and sustainable energy. Rory ReadChris Sullens  

Steve Abramson CEO Universal Display Corporation Company invented and commercialized energy-efficient phosphorescent OLED technology for a wide range of products, including mobile displays, TVs and lighting – becoming a leading player in global ecosystem. Garrett WintherJeffrey Braverman  

Raj Patil CEO Orion Innovation Manages Orion’s growth as a leading provider of information technology and outsourcing services. Company, which has been around for more than 25 years, has more than 6,000 associates. Chris PaladinoRory Read  

Chris Dries CEO United Silicone Carbide Heads company whose innovative device technology is delivering industry transforming levels of power efficiency to society’s most advanced applications, particularly in mobility, IT infrastructure and renewable energy. Gene DiazAmanda Eisel  

Bob Carrigan CEO Audible He is well known nationally for his ability to drive growth and digital transformation in information services, media and technology companies in both B2B and B2C markets. Jeffrey BravermanRobert Cohen  

Robert Cohen President, digital, robotics and enabling technologies Stryker He is the head of several key technologies at Stryker, one of the world’s leading health care technology companies, and chair of the board of trustees at New...

Colin Newman Director, public policy Amazon The statewide face of the franchise for global tech company that also is the state’s largest corporate employer, he helps Amazon connect with numerous business entities and public officials around the...