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Brightly Software Appoints Don Kurelich As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) To Succeed Kevin Kemmerer

PRIVATEMay 20, 2024about 2 years ago

Company

Brightly

CaryInformation TechnologySoftwareSaasEnterprise Software

Description

Brightly Software, a Siemens company, today announced the appointment of chief operating officer (COO) Don Kurelich to the position of chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Kevin Kemmerer, who has decided to leave the company to pursue another opportunity. Kurelich, a 30-year technology industry veteran, will continue leading the company’s product excellence, market expansion, and international growth plans as CEO.

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Company

Brightly

Location

Cary, North Carolina, United States

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Brightly, a Siemens company, enables organizations to transform the performance of their assets. As the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions, Brightly’s sophisticated cloud-based platform leverages more than 20 years of data to deliver predictive insights that help users through the key phases of the entire asset lifecycle. More than 12,000 clients of every size worldwide depend on Brightly’s complete suite of intuitive software – including CMMS, EAM, Strategic Asset Management, IoT Remote Monitoring, Sustainability and Community Engagement. Paired with award-winning training, support and consulting services, Brightly helps light the way to a bright future with smarter assets and sustainable communities.

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