Paget Alves, Chairman of the Board, assumes CEO role Jorge Rodriguez transitions to Board Advisor SALT LAKE CITY , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sorenson is pleased to announce Paget Alves—current Chairman of the Board—will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jorge Rodriguez , who has led Sorenson since 2021, will transition from CEO to Board Advisor, a role that will leverage his strong relationships and Sorenson's shared advocacy with consumer and community groups.
As Chairman, Alves has been instrumental in guiding Sorenson's strategic direction, championing innovation, and deepening the company's dedication to customer values and operational success. Sorenson, the world's leading provider of communication tools for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing people, connects more than 140 million conversations across all business lines each year. For more than two decades, Sorenson has focused on driving innovative and functionally equivalent communication technologies for Deaf, DeafBlind, veteran, and hard-of-hearing communities.
Under Alves' leadership, Sorenson will remain unwavering in its support of these groups. "Serving as Sorenson's CEO has been an extraordinary journey, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together," shared Rodriguez. "Paget's leadership approach aligns closely with our culture of service, collaboration and impact, ensuring Sorenson continues to thrive and build on our established momentum.
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