Mechanized AI, a pioneer in the enterprise AI and modernization space, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin VanderSmith as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With over two decades of experience as a cloud and technology executive, VanderSmith brings a track record of guiding startups to successful exits and implementing data-driven revenue strategies for B2B SaaS companies across numerous industries.
Previously serving as Chief Commercial Officer, Ian Easton will now focus on business growth, corporate strategy and market positioning as Mechanized AI strengthens alliances with technology and integration partners.
“These leadership moves reinforce Mechanized AI’s commitment to accelerating revenue growth, expanding market reach and solidifying our position as a category leader in AI-powered enterprise transformation,” said Charles Wright, CEO of Mechanized AI. “Colin’s extensive experience leading product teams and delivering scalable cloud solutions makes him a valuable addition as we grow our market presence. With Ian steering our strategy and go-to-market efforts and Colin focused on driving sales, business development and customer success, we’re well-positioned to keep delivering innovative AI solutions that tackle real-world business challenges.”
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Before joining Mechanized AI as CRO, VanderSmith held senior cloud leadership roles at Google, Oracle and Microsoft. He actively serves on multiple boards and advisories, including the U.S. Department of State Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) for Cybersecurity. He attended the University of Texas at Austin for undergraduate studies and Heriot-Watt University for his MBA. Based in Seattle, VanderSmith will play a key role in expanding Mechanized AI’s presence on the West Coast and strengthening partnerships in the region.
“I’m thrilled to step into this role at such a pivotal moment for Mechanized AI,” said VanderSmith. “Our solutions are uniquely designed to help businesses modernize their largest, most complex legacy workloads. With the evolution of AI moving at breakneck speed, we have a tremendous opportunity to define the future of enterprise automation and modernization. I look forward to accelerating our growth, building strategic partnerships and continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
Source: PRNewswire
