Stax Announces Winter 2024 Promotions

It's with immense pride that Stax announces our Winter 2024 promotions across our global offices, recognizing the exceptional contributions of 42 individuals. These well-deserved advancements not only reflect their dedication and talent, but also underscore our unwavering commitment to investing in our people. As we continue to build a durable organization, fostering rapid learning and robust career development remains paramount. These promotions empower promising leaders who embody Stax's values and propel us towards achieving our ambitious vision.

Jordan Abrams

Jordan, prior to his promotion, was a Manager at Stax. Outside of work, he loves to travel, ski, and cook.

Freddy Amara

Freddy joined the Stax Boston office in 2022. A fun fact about Freddy is that he loves learning languages, and can speak Italian, Spanish, and has started to learn Japanese. He has been to Italy twice and wants to travel to South America to practice his Spanish.

Claire Deng

Prior to her promotion, Clare worked as an Associate Consultant at Stax. Outside of work, Claire enjoys listening to audio books and podcasts, running, and finetuning her various Spotify playlists.

Lachlan Dibbayawan

Lachlan originally joined Stax as an Associate Consultant prior to his promotion. He moved to Boston from Thailand, marking this as his sixth year of calling "The Hub" his home.

Alice Dillon

Alice, although based in our Boston office, hails from Maine. She makes it a priority to go back as much as possible so she can take her dog Lu for walks along the Maine beaches.

Charlie Dutton 

Charlie joined the Boston office in 2022. Outside of work, he loves to travel—especially to ski resorts, which he tries to go to as much as possible during the winter. Charlie is also a fan of all things sports when it comes to Oklahoma (especially the Sooners and the Thunder).

Nick Farrar

Prior to his promotion, Nick worked as an Associate Consultant at Stax. When he isn't working, Nick enjoys hitting the slopes (at least during the winter months anyways). Most weekends, you'll likely find him barreling down the mountains of Wilmot, WI or in Utah.

Sophie Leporte

Sophie joined Stax in 2022 in the Boston office, after moving from San Francisco where she grew up. Outside the office, Sophie loves running and ran 6 half-marathons last year alone. She has yet to tackle a full marathon but is open to the challenge. 

Iranga Mendis

Prior to his promotion, Iranga worked at Stax as a Senior Consultant. In his free time, Iranga enjoys sampling new cuisines, along with traveling and spending time with his family.

Anantha Natalegawa

Before his promotion, Anantha served as a Senior Manager in our Stax Boston office. Outside of work, Anantha's life and schedule are typically (rightfully) managed by his four-year-old and newborn sons.

Connor Novy

Prior to her promotion, Connor "operated" as our Sales Operations Manager. She is a proud graduate of Brandeis University, where she obtained a master’s in international economics and finance.

Sam Pinkes

Prior to her promotion, Sam was a Manager at Stax. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and has recently taken up golf.

Mary Clare Ricci

Mary Clare joined the Stax Boston office in 2022 as a People Development Associate. She recently enjoyed a trip to Iceland, a destination she highly recommends when there isn't an active volcano. In her free time, Mary Clare spends time with her friends and family, along with being active, reading, and watching new TV shows and movies.

Stephanie Schaber

Prior to her promotion, Stephanie worked as a Resource Manager for Stax. Beyond Stax, Stephanie enjoys traveling and likes to explore the various golf courses at her destinations.

Hazir Shafeek

Prior to Stax, Hazir has collaborated in the execution and delivery of various internal business intelligence projects, aiding departments in making informed decisions with data. Outside of work, Hazir is a devoted father, cherishing every moment with his energetic 2-year-old son. When he's not busy decoding data mysteries, you'll find Hazir breaking a sweat either on the running track or at the gym.

Brendan Shepard

Prior to his promotion, Brendan worked at Stax as a Consultant. Outside of work, Brendan enjoys getting active by either playing basketball or working on his skiing to catch up with his coworkers Robbie and Julia. But his skiing isn't the only thing he's working on—Brendan's still trying to perfect his short ribs recipe in his free time.

Joel Slater

Prior to his promotion, Joel worked as an Associate Director at Stax. When he isn't working, Joel enjoys “economy travel,” which he describes as visiting the places that make our economy run (manufacturing plants, mines, etc.). Just don’t let him near any off-highway vehicles—he might try to drive off in one!

Annie Sullivan

Prior to her promotion, Annie was a Senior Consultant at Stax. On top of traveling, she is a big fan of sports—skiing, golfing, and watching football are some of her favorite pastimes. However, she'll be just as happy with watching any Bravo reality show.

Teagan White

Teagan is an avid Illinois basketball supporter, a music festival goer, and a self-proclaimed "tequila professional." When the weather's a bit nicer, he enjoys going for runs along the lakefront.

Rep Woroch

Rep has been a proud member of our Chicago office since the summer of 2023. Fun fact about Rep—While he was born in the U.S., he grew up abroad in a variety of cities, including Singapore, Toronto, and London before settling back in the States.

Jacob Wozniewski

Jacob, previously a Consultant at Stax, spends his time away from the office by taking trips to the ocean—his favorite activities being scuba diving and spear fishing.

Vicky Xu

Prior to her promotion, Vicky worked at Stax as a Consultant. Outside of work, Vicky is a very active person—her hobbies include hiking, cycling, Nordic skiing, and hanging out with her dog.

Praneitha Anpalagan

Praneitha joined Stax in 2022, with a background in Mathematics and Management Science. When she isn't working, you'll likely find Praneitha in her cozy corner where she makes crafts and gifts.

Ilma Fareez

Joining Stax in 2022 as a Junior Research Associate, Ilma had previously graduated with a bachelor's in economics and management. Outside of work, Ilma likes to see the world (and new faces) by traveling to new destinations and practicing her portrait photography.

Priyandan Francis

Priyandan studied in the school of business at Edith Cowan University before joining Stax as a research trainee in his 2nd year, going on to earn his masters. In his free time, he enjoys hitting the gym, exploring low-carb, high-protein meals, and playing his saxophone for the Colombo Wind Orchestra.

Sajad Ghaffoor

Nikkita Gomez

Nikkita Gomez joined Stax in 2022 while simultaneously reading her BSc in Computer Science at the University of Westminster. If she isn't immersed in work, she's likely whipping up delectable treats in her kitchen. When she's not coding or baking, you'll find her chasing sunsets and horizons.

Nishani Gunawardana

In 2022, Nishani joined the Stax Data Science team after working for 4.5 years at a non-profit healthcare research firm. Prior to Stax, she studied at the University of Kelaniya and Robert Gordon University, where she received a Bachelor's in Statistics and a master's in business analytics respectfully. When she's not working, Nishani listens to music and watches TV series.

Razim Jamaldeen

Razim joined Stax in 2020 as a Trainee Associate while also pursuing his degree in Faculty of Business at NIBM. Outside of work, Razim is a jack-of-all-trades—he enjoys playing the guitar as well as badminton, but also travels and engages in community service.

Yasith Jayasekera

Yasith initially joined Stax in 2018. Before his tenure at Stax, he worked at a think tank in Sri Lanka. He studied at the University of London and has a BSc in Economics and Mathematics. He enjoys traveling, playing tennis and video games, as well as going to the gym.

Chathurindu Kaushalya

Chathurindu originally joined Stax in 2019 as an intern. He has a BSc in information technology, a specialization in Software Engineering at SLIIT, and is currently working towards a MSc in IT-Enterprise Application. To unwind after a long day of work and/or school, he likes to play the guitar and watch movies.

Avinash Krishnamoorthy

Prior to joining Stax in 2022, Avinash graduated with a degree in business management and strategy from the University of Northampton. When he's not shaping strategies in the corporate world, he's a passionate gamer; applying his strategic mindset to virtual worlds of all types.

Mathushan Mohanamoorthy

Mathusan joined Stax in 2019 as a Senior Associate in the IT department and graduated from Bangalore University with a bachelor's degree in computer application. Outside of work, however, Mathusan is singing a different tune. He enjoys singing and practicing classical music, having achieved a qualified second-level grade from the Indian Musical Association.

Heshan Perera

Heshan originally joined Stax in 2017. He holds a BSc Special Degree in Statistics and a Reading Masters in Data Science. In his free time, Heshan is a world traveler—always going somewhere and discovering new places. He is also an avid food lover and a major fan of cricket.

Savidhu Perera

Savidhu first joined Stax as an Intern in 2020. After earning a double major in Finance & Business Analytics from Monash University Malaysia, he returned as a Junior Associate in 2021. Outside of work, Savidhu competed at the all-island level for badminton, plays 8-ball pool competitively, and is a huge fan of cricket, bodybuilding, and snooker.

Dinith Senaratne

Dinith originally joined Stax as a Research Trainee after graduating as the Valedictorian of his class at the University College Dublin in Ireland with a degree in business management. Outside of work, Dinith does it all—from painting to sports, including skateboarding and boxing, he truly enjoys a wide range of activities.

Kishore Shanmugam

Kishore worked at Stax briefly starting in 2019 as an intern before rejoining as an Associate in 2021. When he isn't working, Kishore loves to game—finding both joy and relaxation in immersing himself in each game, while also pushing himself to finish them.

Ishara Silva

Ishara joined Stax in 2021. Prior to her time at Stax, she studied at the University of the West of Scotland, graduating in 2018. Outside of work, she has devoted her life to her two good boys Zeus and Nipsey. She enjoys cooking—especially her pasta which she labels as epic! 

Hishma Sufiyan

Hishma joined Stax in 2021 as a Junior Associate after graduating with a bachelor's in economics and management. Her hobbies include traveling, Thai food, and F1 racing, where she spent the last three seasons rooting for a Mercedes comeback. She also dabbles in photography—more specifically, film photography.

Nipuna Ranasinghe

Nipuna, a proud graduate with a bachelor’s in business management in HR, joined Stax in 2021. In his free time, he enjoys reading self-help and productivity books, but also finds time for entertainment in the form of podcasts, MMA matches, and rugby. 

Melanie Ratwatte

Melanie, after earning her bachelor’s in international business management from Staffordshire University, joined Stax in 2019 as a Research Trainee before transitioning to Marketing in 2020. She not only excels professionally, but also finds joy in singing, dancing, running, teaching children, and is a passionate Formula One enthusiast during her free time.

Dhanushka Wijayapala

Dhanushka joined Stax in 2020 with 20+ years of experience in multiple industries and served multiple boards. Outside of Stax, Dhanushka DJ's at clubs, events, and festivals in Sri Lanka, including several overseas locations (Australia, India); and he also conducts Kirtan (Spiritual Bajan) all over Sri Lanka. He's also looking to produce some spiritual music in the future. 

Varuni Vanderpooten

After receiving an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia she joined Stax in 2022 with a 20+ year background in Brand Management, PR, and Communications. On a typical weekend, you'll likely find her outdoors—either hiking or on her farm where she grows organic fruits in her spare time.