Welcome to CROFirst’s Weekly Roundup! This week’s update brings a mix of strategic partnerships, leadership shifts, revenue transformation tools, and funding news. For CROs navigating modern challenges, these updates offer valuable insights and opportunities for growth and innovation.
In Leadership & Team Management news this week…
🔗 iCAD Expands Executive Leadership with Appointment of Mark Koeniguer as Chief Commercial Officer
iCAD has appointed Mark Koeniguer as Chief Commercial Officer to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate global growth. Koeniguer brings deep healthcare commercialization expertise to the role.
🔗 The Trade Desk Appoints Will Platt-Higgins as EVP of Business Development, North America
Will Platt-Higgins joins The Trade Desk to spearhead business development across North America. His experience at Meta and other tech giants is expected to bolster the company’s strategic expansion.
In Strategic Revenue Management news this week…
🔗 Conga and AWS Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Revenue Lifecycle Transformation
Conga and AWS have partnered to transform the revenue lifecycle through AI-driven automation, scalability, and compliance, offering joint solutions for quote-to-cash efficiency.
🔗 TradeCentric Launches Business Consulting Services to Accelerate Growth
TradeCentric has debuted a new consulting division to support clients in achieving revenue growth and optimizing digital procurement ecosystems.
🔗 PatientPay and Neolytix Partner to Streamline Healthcare Revenue Cycle
PatientPay and Neolytix have teamed up to modernize revenue cycle management, responding to the shift toward self-pay models and ensuring more predictable cash flow for healthcare providers.
In Sales and Marketing Alignment news this week…
🔗 Spotio AI Unveils Advanced Intelligence to Transform Field Sales Operations
Spotio AI’s latest platform upgrade introduces predictive insights and automation to field sales—empowering teams to drive better performance with real-time intelligence.
In Investment & Budget Allocation news this week…
🔗 Thoughtful AI Announces Growth Investment from New Mountain Capital
Thoughtful AI has secured a strategic growth investment from New Mountain Capital to further expand its automation solutions across enterprise sectors.
🔗 Cavallo Equips Distributors with Tools to Navigate Tariff Volatility and Protect Profitability
Cavallo is helping distributors safeguard revenue with tools tailored to mitigate risks from tariff fluctuations and ensure pricing resilience.
Article of the Week…
🔗 Why Every CRO Needs Predictive Analytics
This featured article dives into how predictive analytics is becoming indispensable for CROs—helping forecast market trends, optimize pipelines, and make smarter investment decisions in real time.
