NAMA adds Cantaloupe’s CEO Ravi Venkatesan to its board of directors
Ravi Venkatesan of Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe, Inc. has announced that its CEO Ravi Venkatesan has been appointed to board of directors of NAMA – National Automatic Merchandising Association, a national trade association for convenience services, supporting the vending, coffee services, micro market and foodservice sectors. NAMA was founded in 1936 and is an association representing the $34.9 billion (€31.97 billion) U.S. convenience services industry. With nearly 1,000 member companies including many of the recognised brands, NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership.
“I’m honored to be appointed to the NAMA Board of Directors,” says Ravi Venkatesan. “NAMA has been a leader and strong voice in the convenience and food service industry, and I’m pleased to play a role in its future governance and advocacy.”
“On behalf of the convenience services industry, we are honored to welcome Ravi Venkatesan to the NAMA Board of Directors,” says Carla Balakgie, FASAE, CAE, president and CEO of NAMA. “Ravi’s unique expertise in the FinTech industry and experience in self-service retail will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of NAMA and the industry.”
Since becoming CEO of Cantaloupe, Inc., in October 2022, Ravi Venkatesan has led the company by driving new product introductions, streamlining business and building an initiative to expand company’s product offerings globally. Prior to his role as CEO, he served as the company’s COO and CTO. For the NAMA Board, Venkatesan also brings 20+ years of experience as a proven skills in product development, information systems, software development and programme management. He is now to bring this skills to the NAMA Board.
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