Management Team
Connex employs a team of experienced industry experts dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes for our clients. At the center is an outstanding management team who remain committed to driving innovation and excellence at all levels of the company. Their leadership provides a crucial blend of experience and vision that is redefining what an information consulting company should be.
Benjamin Collins
Benjamin Collins is the Chief Executive Officer of Connex International. With more than 15 years of experience in the business information industry, Mr. Collins is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the organization.
Mr. Collins previously held various senior management roles with leading media and business intelligence firms in both the US and Europe, including Senior Vice President for London International Television, where he was in charge of all US business. He holds a degree in Law from University College London.
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson brings over 21 years of experience to his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of Connex International. His responsibilities include oversight of the company's business information group financial performance, and general operations.
Mr. Johnson previously served as Chief Executive Officer of One Stop Software, a leading Scandinavian technology company and Vice President of EMAP Publishing in London. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Otago University in New Zealand, where he also pursued a postgraduate degree in Marketing. Mr. Johnson's entrepreneurial spirit began in college when he opened ANZ Publishing, an advertising and marketing business that continues to thrive to this day.
Michael Burns
Michael Burns is the Vice President and Head of the Consulting Group, which provides cost-cutting and revenue generating solutions to Fortune 1000 and mid-market organizations. Michael's group specializes in providing solutions to the Investments, Benefits and Human Resources functions of our public sector, corporate, Taft-Hartley and non-profit client organizations, as well as the clinical, financial and operational functions of our Healthcare clients.
Michael brings nearly 10 years of strategic leadership experience to the role. Prior to joining Connex, Michael served as General Manager at a large Business Information company, overseeing more than 50 employees. He earned a B.A. in History from New York University.
David Martinelli
David Martinelli is the Executive Vice President of Business Development for Connex Sports. Drawing on more than 15 years combined experience in sports hospitality, consultative business-to-business services and banking, Mr. Martinelli is responsible for the primary management and overall advancement of Connex Sports.
Prior to joining Connex, Mr. Martinelli held a senior director role at a top global hospitality company, where he supervised sports hospitality and client retention programs in the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Martinelli studied business at The University of Texas at Austin.
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