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Taktile welcomes Stephen Brandes as VP of Sales to drive global growth

We are proud to announce the appointment of Stephen Brandes as Vice President of Sales at Taktile. Based in our New York City headquarters, Stephen will oversee our global sales function as we expand further into the enterprise market and explore new verticals.

A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Stephen brings over a decade of experience spanning roles at Goldman Sachs, Bain & Company, Wunderkind, and Nitrogen. Throughout his career, he has honed expertise in strategy, operations, and sales leadership. Most recently, he spearheaded the development of a successful enterprise sales motion from the ground up, further showcasing his ability to deliver transformative results.

“We’re excited to welcome Stephen to Taktile,” says Co-Founder and CEO Maik Taro Wehmeyer. “Stephen’s exceptional combination of strategic vision and sales expertise will be instrumental as we build on our momentum, having quadrupled our revenue year-over-year. His leadership will ensure that we continue to empower businesses with the tools they need to make smarter, faster decisions.”

Stephen’s career journey is defined by his ability to align sales strategies with business growth goals, drawing on his foundation in finance and strategic consulting. His expertise will be key as Taktile continues to innovate and scale its offerings to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

“I’m thrilled to join Taktile at such an exciting stage in its growth,” says Stephen. “The energy, expertise, and value-delivery of this team are world-class. I am looking forward to doing my part to support our current and future customers in driving transformational business results.”

Please join us in welcoming Stephen to the Taktile team!

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