Curt Cyliax Appointed to Philadelphia100® Forum Board of Directors

PHILADELPHIA, PA – June 10, 2024 – Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA) is pleased to announce that Curt Cyliax, Managing Director, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia100® Forum, effective July 1, 2024. In his new role, Cyliax will focus on programming initiatives for the exclusive membership organization, which brings together Philadelphia100® CEO winners and other growth-oriented leaders for meaningful connections, peer-to-peer learning, and growth opportunities.



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“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Philadelphia100® Forum Board of Directors and contribute to the organization’s mission of fostering growth and collaboration among Philadelphia’s most dynamic business leaders,” said Curt Cyliax. “I look forward to working alongside Co-Presidents Raymond Lee and Marcia O’Connor, as well as the entire board, to develop engaging programming that supports the continued success of our members.”


The Philadelphia100® Forum Board of Directors, starting their new terms on July 1, 2024, includes:


Co-Presidents: Raymond Lee and Marcia O’Connor
Immediate Past President
: Ethan Millrood
Vice President
: Shelly Azen
Treasurer
: Jeff Bruno
Membership
: Andy Rich and Christopher Sperring
Sponsorship
: Mike Bertoni and Kevin Fox
Programming
: Cate Heaman and Curt Cyliax
Marketing: Ari Banerjee


About Strategic Exit Advisors 


Strategic Exit Advisors (SEA)
 is an investment bank that helps entrepreneurs with the biggest deals of their lives. The firm specializes in helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals by creating a process to identify strategic partners to help grow and scale their businesses.The company focuses on the transition, not just the transaction.



About Philadelphia100®


The 
Philadelphia100® is a merit-based program that recognizes the 100 fastest-growing, privately held companies in the Greater Philadelphia Region. The integrity of the process and the resulting list make the Philadelphia100® one of the most sought-after awards in the region. The program is run by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia.

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