DES
MOINES, Iowa, July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindr, the leading provider
of substance detection, monitoring and safety technology, products
and services, today announced Vinayak
Manchanda has been named Chief Growth Officer. In this newly
created role, Vinayak will lead and accelerate Mindr's vision for
growth and expansion into new markets.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Vinayak to Mindr," said Kathy Boden Holland, CEO of Mindr. "Over the
course of his career, he has demonstrated a clear track record of
building business and driving growth across a range industries in
both B2B and B2C. His multifaceted experience and dynamic approach
will be instrumental in maximizing our core strengths and scale in
alcohol impairment solutions and the regulated space to expand into
THC impairment and broader safety and detection markets.
Vinayak brings more than 20 years of experience in business
development and strategic growth management. Before joining Mindr,
Vinayak held key leadership positions at technology-based eCommerce
and Marketplace businesses. Most recently, Vinayak drove commercial
growth as the General Manager of the largest home services business
line at Angi. His prior accomplishments include scaling TripAdvisor
as the General Manager of Hospitality Solutions and driving
eCommerce growth from $300M to
$1B as the Global Head of Marketing
for Wayfair's B2B arm.
Vinayak spent years at McKinsey & Company, where he led
strategic transformations for more than 20 global technology-based
clients. He began his professional journey at GE, where he built
his foundation in commercial excellence and operational
effectiveness as part of their renowned Leadership Program. Vinayak
holds an MBA from the University of
Michigan's Stephen M. Ross
School of Business and a BS in Electrical and Computer
Engineering from The University of Texas at
Austin.
With deep roots in substance detection and monitoring combined
with cutting-edge technology innovation, Mindr will play a key role
in redefining the market and introducing solutions to address
growing customer needs and a rapidly changing landscape.
Mindr's unique portfolio of market-leading brands features
comprehensive alcohol and impairment solutions that serve people
throughout the DUI process including: Intoxalock, the #1 ignition
interlock device in the U.S. with the largest service center
network of any provider, and Breathe Easy, high risk, low-cost
SR-22 insurance. In addition, Mindr recently piloted Keepr, a
personal pocket-sized breathalyzer paired with an accountability
app, and acquired ElectraTect and its advanced THC detection
technology, further expanding its offering and strengthening its
capabilities.
For more information about Mindr and its products, please visit
mindrco.com.
About Mindr
Mindr is the leader in substance
detection, monitoring, and safety technology, providing innovative
and reliable products and services that keep people safe by
enabling responsible choices. Dedicated to public safety for more
than 35 years, we are a trusted partner to consumers, state
authorities and employers. Our portfolio of market-leading brands
features comprehensive alcohol and impairment solutions that help
customers throughout the DUI process including: Intoxalock, the #1
ignition interlock device in the U.S. with the largest service
center network of any provider, and Breathe Easy, high risk,
low-cost SR-22 insurance. Our portfolio also includes Keepr, a
personal pocket-sized breathalyzer that pairs with an
accountability app, empowering people to make smart decisions. We
are driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional service and
advanced technology, that makes positive change. Mindr is a
portfolio company of L. Catterton and named Best Place to Work for
Working Parents in 2022, 2023 and 2024. For more information
visit www.mindrco.com.
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