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CIO Today

published March 27, 2023

Highly Acclaimed Tech Leader of the Year - 2023

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Many individuals dream to reach the pinnacle of success pursuing their passion but only a few are able to turn their dreams into reality. Roger J Fuhrman is one such business leader. He has the repute of being a dynamic tech leader whose contributions to the field of technology have been nothing short of exceptional. He has spent years working in various areas of the technology industry, and has always demonstrated a level of expertise and vision that is truly inspiring. At present, he is serving as the Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Skykit. He joined the organization in November 2022 and since then has been leading the major business operations at the forefront.

 

One of the things that makes Roger J Fuhrman stand out as a tech leader is his ability to see the bigger picture. He understands that technology is not just about building software or designing hardware, but also about how those tools can be used to make a real difference in people's lives. He has a deep commitment to using technology to solve some of the world's biggest problems. Another hallmark of Roger J Fuhrman's leadership style is his willingness to take risks. He understands that innovation often requires a willingness to try new things, and he has never been afraid to push the boundaries of what is possible. This willingness to take risks has helped him to develop some truly groundbreaking technologies, and has positioned him as a true thought leader in the industry.

 

We happened to recognize his extraordinary corporate journey with the title- Highly Acclaimed Tech Leader of the year 2023. But perhaps the most important thing that sets Roger J Fuhrman apart as a tech leader is his dedication to ethical and responsible technology development. He understands that with great power comes great responsibility, and he takes that responsibility seriously. He is committed to ensuring that technology is developed and used in a way that is both ethical and sustainable, and that serves the greater good of society as a whole.

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Roger J Fuhrman: Leaving An Impression Of His Spectacular Leadership…

Roger J Fuhrman is an exceptional business leader who has made a significant impact in the business world. With a wealth of experience and a track record of success, he has not only achieved great feats in his career trajectory but has also inspired and motivated others to do the same. Driven with innovative ideas and strategic vision, he took his business venture to new heights, and his keen leadership style has fostered a culture of collaboration and excellence. We are quite confident that you will find his insights and perspectives mentioned in this read valuable as well as insightful. Yes, it is none other than Roger J Fuhrman and this is his story knitted by us based on an exclusive conversation held with him to explore the length and breadth of his corporate journey and present association with Skykit.

 

Abundant Experience At A Glance

Roger J Fuhrman currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Skykit, a leading provider of infinitely scalable solutions for managing digital signage and kiosk networks. Since November 2022, he has been dedicated to this full-time role where he manages brand awareness, develops strategic promotional plans, and prepares marketing campaigns to attract existing and potential customers, increase sales revenues and improve the company’s profitability. Skykit's solutions enable customers from various industries to share content on digital screens, remotely manage and deploy Android-based devices and manage visitors and meeting spaces. With Roger's expertise and leadership, Skykit continues to empower businesses to manage their large and dispersed digital signage networks with ease and efficiency.

 

Owing to extensive experience in business development, global sales, and market analysis, Roger J. Fuhrman happened to become an entrepreneurial and innovative professional. He possesses analytical leadership skills, with expertise in business process improvements, SaaS strategies, enterprise software, training and development, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Roger's interpersonal and communication skills have allowed him to adapt to various sectors and markets, including healthcare, legal, Fortune, K12, non-profit, local, state, and federal government, hospitality, retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, finance, and software/technology.

In addition to his domestic experience, Roger has also spent seven years working in international markets, including Denmark, Canada, Ireland, UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Iceland, and Australia. He is a maven in P&L, SaaS, compliance, digital accessibility, SEO, and analytics, and has shown great flexibility and adaptability in implementing strategies throughout all levels of the organization.

 

Before joining Skykit, Roger was the Executive Vice President of Sales at GrowthZone AMS, where he worked for two years and nine months. He was responsible for developing strategies for growing the business and achieving the company’s sales goals. Roger led, inspired, trained, and motivated the sales team to exceed sales plans and activities, and ensured that all sales opportunities were accurately recorded to enable accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue forecasts. In his previous role, Roger also worked closely with the marketing function to establish successful support, channel, and partner programs and managed key customer relationships while participating in closing strategic opportunities. He was responsible for enhancing cross-functional relationships with key business partners in marketing, sales, and support teams to successfully collaborate on new campaigns, optimize business processes for efficiency, and ensure his team had a deep understanding of GrowthZone offerings. Roger is a graduate of Clarke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, with an emphasis on Public Relations and Advertising.

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Creating An Impact

For the year 2017, Roger was invited as a keynote speaker for digital inclusivity at the United Nations in New York. He was joined by the former Executive Director of UN Global Compact, Lise Kingo, Jose Gomez Camacho (Mexico), Walton Alfonso Webson (Antigua & Barbuda), and Ronen Rapoport from the United Nations. He happened to shed some light on how to inspire the private sector to come up with more solutions for people with disabilities. In particular, the speakers discussed web accessibility solutions that exist in the market and how they can be utilized to benefit people with visual disabilities and use the internet better and Roger made his thoughts clear on the topic garnering applause in the hosting. 

 

A Memo To Reckon With

Before saying bid adieu to the conversation, Roger shared his message based on his extensive experience in the business landscape, “Advice that I would give to someone trying to reach high levels within any industry would be; do not be afraid to do the work. Do not be afraid to take risks. Do not be afraid to try new ideas/concepts. Solicit your network for new ideas on how to approach a situation. Do not become predictable. If you are predictable, you are complacent. Every interaction you have with your internal and external customers – must have value.”

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