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Diversified Accelerates Strategic Growth, Names Michael Skey SVP of Corporate Development

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diversified, a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced a key addition to its executive leadership team with the naming of Michael Skey as senior vice president, corporate development. This appointment enables Diversified to expand its ability to design and deliver next-generation orchestration—fusing media, broadcast and enterprise collaboration into platforms that deliver measurable outcomes and scalable experiences.

Skey brings to Diversified over two decades of deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, strategy, and post-acquisition integration. His leadership roles at industry-defining organizations including Advantive, BlackLine, Cvent and Ellucian have resulted in transformative growth and long-term strategic success.

At Diversified, Skey will collaborate closely with the executive team and board of directors to identify, pursue and integrate strategic opportunities that enhance the audiovisual and media innovation leader’s market presence and capabilities, fueling the company's next phase of growth.

"Michael’s extensive experience in corporate strategy and proven success driving growth through acquisitions positions him perfectly to lead our expansion efforts," said Eric Hutto, CEO of Diversified. "His strategic insights and rigorous approach to corporate development will enable us to capitalize on emerging opportunities, create added value for our clients and reinforce our position as a global technology solutions leader."

“Diversified is one of the few companies with the scale, expertise and ambition to lead at the intersection of media and workplace,” said Skey. “I’m excited to help advance that leadership through smart, targeted acquisitions that unlock new value for clients and partners.”

About Diversified

Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our Emmy Award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

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