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HTEC Appoints Two New Senior Executives: Chief Digital Officer and Chief Strategy Officer to Accelerate Digital Initiatives and Reinforce Market Position

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HTEC, a global digital engineering and product development company, is pleased to announce its appointment of Alex Dukic as chief digital officer (CDO) and Lawrence Whittle as chief strategy officer (CSO) to continue its digital transformation and refine strategic direction.

As a former VP of R&D Digital Ventures at Boston Scientific and one-time partner at BCG Digital Ventures, Alex brings extensive digital experience over a 25-year career at technology startups, high-growth mid-sized companies, corporate investment firms, and incubation market leaders. At Boston Scientific, Alex was responsible for driving strategy and building innovative digital products and services. He also co-founded multiple tech companies, many of which were purchased by larger companies.

“HTEC possesses end-to-end digital solution expertise, and I am excited to help enhance our capabilities, driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our clients. Building long-term viability means carefully thinking about every step of the development process — and I’m looking forward to being involved throughout the entire product and service lifecycle.” — Alex Dukic, CDO at HTEC

Lawrence is a seasoned C-suite leader with a track record of leading digital transformations in high-growth European and American technology organizations. Lawrence was previously the president of Verana Health and a participant in two IPOs and several mergers and acquisitions. While there, he helped the digital health company make impactful changes in the field using advanced AI. Under his leadership, the company transformed electronic health record data into actionable insights to improve patient outcomes.

“HTEC recognizes the critical importance of strategic foresight in today’s competitive landscape. My role is to anticipate the challenges and opportunities ahead, and I’m glad to be essential in driving our long-term growth while ensuring we remain agile and responsive to market dynamics.”— Lawrence Whittle, CSO at HTEC

With Alex and Lawrence on board, HTEC will continue to innovate its digital strategies, enhance customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth across industries.

About HTEC

HTEC is a global digital engineering and product development company powering the technological evolution of the world’s most impactful organizations—from disruptive startups to the Fortune 500. HTEC combines premium engineering expertise with remarkable creativity, enabling its customers to innovate, design, and develop disruptive technologies and new digital products and platforms across different industries.

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