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Diversified Strengthens Leadership Team to Drive Next Phase of Growth
6/3/2026
PORTLAND, MAINE — Diversified, a global B2B events and digital media company, announces the expansion of its leadership teams across its corporate operations and U.S. division as part of a broader strategy to accelerate growth, deepen digital innovation, and maximize value to the professional communities it serves.
Global Technology and Digital Office
As part of its ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, Diversified established a corporate Global Technology and Digital Office, led by David Kuntz. Kuntz was promoted to Chief Technology and Digital Officer from his prior role as SVP of Technology and Product at Diversified’s Pri-Med division. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the edtech sector, leading digital product innovation, technology strategy, and a consultative approach to identifying digital and technological solutions across the organization.
The office is focused on modernizing Diversified's global technology infrastructure, empowering employees with innovative tools and workflows, establishing an approach to AI, and expanding digital product offerings across the company's portfolio of brands and events.
Joining Kuntz are five newly hired Corporate Vice Presidents:
This team joins Diversified's corporate leadership, which includes Ted Wirth, Chief Executive Officer; Whit Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer; Janice Rogers, Chief People Officer; Oakley Dyer, Corporate Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development, and Melinda Sheehee, VP & General Counsel, as well as newly promoted Sarah Esmond, Corporate Vice President of Finance.
Diversified USA Division
Under the leadership of Liz Plizga, President of Diversified USA, the organization has expanded its leadership structure to deepen expertise and support growth through organic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and a continued focus on customer experience and innovation. The new Diversified USA leadership structure is as follows:
Senior Vice Presidents:
"When we invest in our people, expanding their roles and creating new pathways to lead, our customers feel the difference. Promoting from within means the people serving our communities know them deeply, and that translates directly into richer, more connected experiences across the industries we serve. We couldn't be more excited about what this growth means for our teams and the customers who count on us," said Liz Plizga, President, Diversified USA.
About Diversified
Diversified is a global B2B events and digital media company headquartered in Portland, Maine. Through a portfolio of live events, digital products, and media brands, Diversified serves professional communities across a range of industries. Diversified's divisions include Diversified USA, Diversified UK & Europe, Diversified Australia, Diversified Canada, and Pri-Med, a leading provider of continuing medical education (CME/CE) for primary care clinicians. Learn more at www.divcom.com.
Contact:
[email protected]
PORTLAND, MAINE — Diversified, a global B2B events and digital media company, announces the expansion of its leadership teams across its corporate operations and U.S. division as part of a broader strategy to accelerate growth, deepen digital innovation, and maximize value to the professional communities it serves.
Global Technology and Digital Office
As part of its ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, Diversified established a corporate Global Technology and Digital Office, led by David Kuntz. Kuntz was promoted to Chief Technology and Digital Officer from his prior role as SVP of Technology and Product at Diversified’s Pri-Med division. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the edtech sector, leading digital product innovation, technology strategy, and a consultative approach to identifying digital and technological solutions across the organization.
The office is focused on modernizing Diversified's global technology infrastructure, empowering employees with innovative tools and workflows, establishing an approach to AI, and expanding digital product offerings across the company's portfolio of brands and events.
Joining Kuntz are five newly hired Corporate Vice Presidents:
- Jenna Drapkin, Corporate Vice President of Customer Experience
- Dawn Giovanniello, Corporate Vice President of Product
- David Hill, Corporate Vice President of Content and Digital Strategy
- Ken Roden, Corporate Vice President of Delivery and Go-to-Market
- Steve Valero, Corporate Vice President of Technology
This team joins Diversified's corporate leadership, which includes Ted Wirth, Chief Executive Officer; Whit Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer; Janice Rogers, Chief People Officer; Oakley Dyer, Corporate Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development, and Melinda Sheehee, VP & General Counsel, as well as newly promoted Sarah Esmond, Corporate Vice President of Finance.
Diversified USA Division
Under the leadership of Liz Plizga, President of Diversified USA, the organization has expanded its leadership structure to deepen expertise and support growth through organic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and a continued focus on customer experience and innovation. The new Diversified USA leadership structure is as follows:
Senior Vice Presidents:
- Joann Leonard, Senior Vice President of Business Operations
- Brian Cuthbert, Senior Vice President, Business Communities, Endurance and Tech Portfolios (promoted)
- Anthony Martin, Senior Vice President of Technology and Transformation (promoted)
- Wynter Courmont, Group Vice President, Seafood
- Wes Doane, Group Vice President, Clean Energy & Commercial Marine
- Imani Clark, Group Vice President, Customer Service, Operations, and Registration
- Dana Maletzke, Group Vice President, Human Resources
- Christina Henderson, Vice President, Endurance Portfolio
- Heather Johnson, Vice President, Tech Portfolio
- Meg Kilmurry, Vice President, Business Communities Portfolio
- Dave Fournier, Vice President, Technology & Security
- Lewis Okun, Vice President, Transformation and Business Intelligence
- Brenna Hensley, Vice President, Seafood Events
- Jess Woods, Vice President, Finance & Accounting
"When we invest in our people, expanding their roles and creating new pathways to lead, our customers feel the difference. Promoting from within means the people serving our communities know them deeply, and that translates directly into richer, more connected experiences across the industries we serve. We couldn't be more excited about what this growth means for our teams and the customers who count on us," said Liz Plizga, President, Diversified USA.
About Diversified
Diversified is a global B2B events and digital media company headquartered in Portland, Maine. Through a portfolio of live events, digital products, and media brands, Diversified serves professional communities across a range of industries. Diversified's divisions include Diversified USA, Diversified UK & Europe, Diversified Australia, Diversified Canada, and Pri-Med, a leading provider of continuing medical education (CME/CE) for primary care clinicians. Learn more at www.divcom.com.
Contact:
[email protected]
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