C1 Announces Executive Leadership Team Expansion – New CFO and CIO Will Help C1 Scale
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Dec. 4, 2024 – C1, a leading global technology solution provider dedicated to enhancing connected human experiences, has made significant additions to its executive leadership team. The company is thrilled to announce that Dale R. Gerard has been appointed as chief financial officer (CFO) and Viral Tripathi has joined as chief information officer (CIO). These key appointments are set to bolster C1’s market momentum and support long-term growth.
“In today’s increasingly complex enterprise IT landscape, our global customer base faces both challenges and opportunities. The addition of these two leaders will empower C1 to scale effectively and cement our position as a global leader in technology solutions,” stated Jeffrey Russell, CEO of C1. “Their extensive expertise and proven leadership will be critical in accelerating our innovation efforts, achieving business objectives, and enhancing connected human experiences through the application of AI tailored to the unique requirements of our customers.”
As CFO, Gerard will be responsible for overseeing C1’s financial and procurement operations, driving strategic financial initiatives, and fostering financial growth. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, Gerard has held senior finance roles across various industries, particularly in technology and services. Prior to joining C1, he served as the CFO for iFIT, a prominent health and fitness technology firm where he managed a transformative initiative that significantly improved the company’s financial standing. Gerard also previously held the CFO position at Vivint Smart Home, where he successfully led an initial public offering in January 2020. His notable career includes tenures at American Commercial Lines and Wabash National. He is recognized as a top CFO and CXO of the year by several industry publications and holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Purdue University, alongside being a Certified Treasury Professional.
In the role of CIO, Tripathi will focus on driving innovation, boosting productivity, and developing solutions that yield considerable business value, facilitating new revenue streams and novel working methods. Tripathi boasts an impressive career of over 20 years in the IT and technology sectors, having garnered experience from previous roles at Ascendion, Collabera, KPMG, and the Associated Press. His exemplary leadership and innovative strategies were acknowledged when he received the Executive of the Year in Tech Excellence award from the Stevie Awards. He holds an executive MBA from the University of Cambridge, along with degrees in mathematics and computer science.
C1 stands at the forefront of transforming connected experiences, ensuring a meaningful impact on customers, teams, and communities. With more than 6,000 customers relying on C1’s services, the company is committed to fostering significant connections through innovative and secure experiences. Collaborating with nearly half of the Fortune 100, C1 employs a comprehensive total lifecycle approach to deliver top-tier solutions. The organization prides itself on holding over 5,600 technical certifications spread across thousands of engineers in North America and India, alongside maintaining three Customer Success Centers.
