August 21, 2024

CSEM announces Andrea Dunbar as new Chief Technology Officer

CSEM is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Dunbar as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective January 2025. Dunbar will succeed Harry Heinzelmann, who will retire on January 31, 2025, after an esteemed 27-year career with CSEM.

Portrait Andrea Dunbar
© CSEM - Andrea Dunbar, newly appointed Chief Technology Officer at CSEM, set to lead the organization’s technological advancements starting January 2025.

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