Derek Kissos has officially been named as HHS Chief Growth Officer (CGO) effective January 2021. Kissos, previously the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth, will now lead all business development efforts and play a key role in business innovation and strategy for the entire company.
HHS CEO Bobby Floyd shares the importance of the CGO position, “As Chief Growth Officer, Derek will bring more focused leadership, innovation, and strategic thought to our growth. His creativity and strategic thinking have already made an impact at HHS, and I’m excited for him to implement long-term growth strategies that add value to our customers and address their unique needs and challenges.”
As CGO, Kissos will provide direction and overall leadership for global sales and marketing initiatives across the company to drive revenue growth, profits, and talent development. He’ll be responsible for keeping marketing efforts aligned with the organizational vision to deliver optimum client experiences that support and drive revenue growth and profitability.
Kissos shares his goals and vision for his new role, “In this role, my initial priority is to establish a strong foundation of programs and processes that put our company in the best possible position to achieve sustainable and profitable growth. My long-term goal is to become an internal integrator who helps our organization operate cohesively at all levels and drives us to view every initiative through a growth lens.”
Kissos joined HHS in 2020 to support the growth of HHS’ business in multiple industries. He has extensive experience in strategic business development and advising clients on maximizing programs and opportunities through the use of technology. Prior to joining HHS, he has held sales, strategy, and advisement roles in the healthcare, defense, and intelligence sectors.
Kissos also served in the United States Army where he focused on strategy and analysis while working in the Executive Strategy Group for the Chief of Staff of the Army at the Pentagon.
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