West Palm Beach – December 16, 2024 – ACKWEST Group is pleased to welcome Ron Covey as its newest Operating Partner. With over 33 years of experience in the insights and data industry, Ron has held senior leadership roles where he scaled operations, optimized strategies, and built high-performing teams. His expertise in driving operational excellence will be essential to supporting growth across ACKWEST’s group of companies.
In his role as Operating Partner, Ron Covey will leverage his extensive experience to lead strategic initiatives, strengthen operational frameworks, and identify opportunities to enhance the value delivered by ACKWEST. His focus will include optimizing processes and exploring pathways for growth to ensure ACKWEST companies continue to meet the evolving needs of clients and partners.
Hugh Davis, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Ron to the ACKWEST team. His expertise and focus on customer success align perfectly with our mission of helping businesses achieve sustainable growth.”
“Ron’s strategic insight and operational expertise will help us continue delivering the solutions our customers depend on,” added Keith Price, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “We’re excited to see the impact he’ll have as we expand our capabilities.”
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The ACKWEST Group is redefining the future of data creation. Our portfolio of modern technology-driven consumer insights and marketing services companies helps clients efficiently transform data into actionable business intelligence, enabling quicker and more informed business decisions. Led by visionary entrepreneurs and industry pioneers, ACKWEST acquires, builds, and scales emerging businesses into the future-forward leaders of tomorrow.
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