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1010data names Greg Munves as president and CEO

By TechTaffy Desk

Big data analytics company 1010data has appointed Greg Munves as president and CEO.

Mr. Munves previously served as president and chief operating officer of the company, where he shepherded 1010data’s $500 million acquisition by Advance. Prior to that, Mr. Munves was the company’s chief revenue officer.

He takes over from Sandy Steier, 1010data’s co-founder and long-time CEO, who is stepping down as CEO after a nearly 40-year career, according to a statement from the company.

[Image courtesy: 1010data]

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