Industry veteran with proven track record in association technology leadership to drive go-to-market strategy and scale innovative conversational analytics platform
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skip, an AI-powered analytical workspace transforming how associations interact with their data, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Patterson as its Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of experience in enterprise software in commercial, nonprofit and membership organizations, Patterson brings proven expertise in product leadership, go-to-market strategy, and operational excellence.
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