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the Expert Appoints Lee Anne Blake As Chief Executive Officer

Apr 24, 2025•3 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

The Expert

Lee Anne Blake
SacramentoMarketplaceFashionE Commerce

Description

Leo Seigal steps down as CEO of The Expert to become executive chair, with Lee Anne Blake taking over as CEO. Blake, an e-commerce veteran, aims to scale the business as it enters a significant growth phase.

Company Information

Company

The Expert

Location

Sacramento, California, United States

About

The Expert is a startup focused on connecting elite designers with clients through a virtual consultation platform. It also offers an e-commerce marketplace featuring high-end brands. The company targets both consumers and designers, trying to reshape how interior design services are accessed.

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