Curion appoints Ian Pappas as Chief of Staff through Summit Park's LEAD Program to drive strategic growth and M&A integration efforts.
Curion, a leading product testing and insights company, announced the appointment of Ian Pappas as Chief of Staff. Pappas joins the company through Summit Park’s LEAD Program and will serve as a key member of Curion’s senior leadership team.
In his role, Pappas will spearhead critical strategic priorities including growth initiatives, product innovation, M&A activities, organizational design, and margin improvement. He will work closely with executive leadership to translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives that support the company’s annual and three-year objectives.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ian to the Curion team. His extensive experience in business transformation and M&A will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create value with our recently announced merger with Blue Yonder."
Pappas brings over eight years of consulting experience from Ernst & Young, where he led teams focused on Go to Market Strategy, Business Transformation, and Post-Acquisition Integration for Fortune 100 and 500 clients across technology, consumer packaged goods, agriculture, and service industries.
"I'm excited to join Curion at such a pivotal time in the company's growth. The opportunity to apply my experience in transformation and integration to help accelerate Curion's mission is incredibly energizing."
Curion specializes in delivering impactful insights to the world’s top CPG companies, helping them develop winning, repeatedly purchased products. Curion’s deep data-driven product insights, sensory expertise, and state-of-the-art consumer centers enable them to uncover responses to critical client objectives. With over five decades of experience in the product testing industry, Curion is dedicated to guiding clients with their proprietary XP Xperience Performance platform, connecting brands to consumers at every step.
An innovator in the industry, Curion recently developed a groundbreaking benchmarking product testing method, the Curion Score™, which has become a trusted and sought after tool within the industry. As one of the largest product and consumer insights companies in the U.S., Curion has built a reputation for excellence and trust among the world’s leading consumer brands. Curion’s commitment to innovation and expertise, coupled with a passion for delivering actionable insights, makes Curion a valuable partner for companies looking to develop and launch successful products.