Boyer will lead sales strategy and expansion efforts as
Element451 empowers colleges and universities with user-friendly AI
that transforms how they attract, enroll, and retain
students.
RALEIGH,
N.C., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Element451,
the AI-first student engagement and success CRM, is excited to
announce the appointment of Trey
Boyer as chief sales officer. This strategic hire comes as
the company accelerates its rapid expansion into higher education,
as the leader in AI-powered admissions, enrollment, and retention
solutions. PSG, the growth equity firm, recently made a
$175M investment in Element451.
Boyer to lead sales as Element451 empowers
colleges and universities with AI-powered student engagement
software.
Boyer brings over a decade of experience scaling
high-performance, go-to-market organizations. He most recently
served as senior vice president of sales at Podium, where he led a
sales team of 300 and was responsible for $100M in annual revenue growth. At Podium, Boyer
played a key role in selling AI-powered engagement platforms, a
perfect fit for Element451's mission to revolutionize student
experiences through AI.
Prior to Podium, Boyer spent nearly a decade at Hudl, a leading
video analysis platform. He advanced from a sales development rep
to vice president of sales at Hudl, and had a part in growing
revenue from $20M to $320M as he led a global sales expansion and
managed several acquisitions. His experience selling AI-powered
solutions to large enterprises aligns with Element451's vision for
higher education.
"We are building the future of AI-powered student engagement,
and Trey's leadership will be instrumental in capturing market
demand," said Ardis Kadiu, CEO of
Element451. "With his experience nurturing sales teams, expanding
AI solutions, and driving revenue growth, Trey is the perfect
addition to our executive team as we take Element451 to the next
level."
As CSO, Boyer will lead Element451's sales strategy, expansion
efforts, and revenue growth initiatives, working closely with the
executive team to solidify the company's position as the only true
AI-first platform for higher ed.
"AI is transforming the way institutions engage with students,
and Element451 is leading the charge," said Trey Boyer. "I'm thrilled to join a company that
is shaping the future of higher education with AI-powered solutions
that create real impact. I look forward to helping institutions
adopt these technologies and enabling Element451 to scale faster
than ever."
With the addition of Boyer, Element451 is poised for accelerated
growth, doubling down on its commitment to making personalized,
AI-powered student engagement a reality for community colleges,
private institutions, and public universities across the
country.
About Element451
Element451 is an AI-first CRM
and student engagement platform designed to simplify and
personalize every interaction across the student journey. It adapts
to the unique needs of each student, creating tailored
communications that drive engagement without adding complexity for
staff. By leveraging advanced AI, institutions can move beyond
disconnected systems and inefficient processes, building meaningful
connections with students at every stage—making personalized
student engagement achievable, effective, and truly
student-centric.
Media contact: Brandon Hurter,
brandon.hurter@element451.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/element451-welcomes-trey-boyer-as-chief-sales-officer-to-drive-next-phase-of-growth-302383688.html
SOURCE Element451
