After a thoughtful search, the SWAN Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Suresh Sundarababu will become SWAN’s Executive Director on November 1st.
Suresh is well qualified for the role. He is one of SWAN’s most active angels and Board members, and in the last year has spearheaded a Board committee that has been charged with planning for the future growth of the Network.
Suresh combines deep experience in growing corporate businesses with leadership of non-profits that focus on supporting underserved communities. He is also one of SWAN’s most frequent leaders of detailed funding due-diligence efforts.
Suresh shared, “I’m honored and privileged to take on this leadership role of a group whose core value is create a positive impact and change the world that we touch. We thank Bob for his passionate leadership and vision of SWAN over the last 9 years, and I am looking forward to working with our Angels, Associates, Partners and Portfolio companies to scale and cement his legacy.”
Retiring Executive Director Bob Bridge reflected on the transition, “I am absolutely thrilled that Suresh has accepted this role. SWAN could not find anyone more qualified. Suresh and I have been working closely for the last few months to insure a smooth transition. And while I personally derive energy from starting organizations, Suresh derives energy from scaling organizations”.
Bob will remain a SWAN angel and a member of the Board of Directors.