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Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations
Boston

Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations | Boston

About

As Chief of Staff and Head of Sales Operations at Stax, Connor Novy bridges high-level vision with tactical execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to enhance business performance. With a strong background in strategy execution, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, Connor specializes in leading strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Passionate about fostering collaboration and business transformation, she leverages quantitative and qualitative insights to optimize sales processes and support Stax’s continued innovation. 

 

Prior to her current role, Connor served as Director of Strategy & Operations at SmarterTravel, where she guided strategic decision-making and product planning and managed high-priority initiatives. She also spent several years at Stax in consulting roles, working with private equity clients to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations across the investment lifecycle.

Education

Connor earned her bachelors in Economics and masters in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. 

Extracurricular

When she isn’t in the office, Connor finds much of her entertainment from stories – mainly through reading books and cinema. And if there’s a group ready for a game of bridge, she’s always happy to join in!

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Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations

Boston

About

As Chief of Staff and Head of Sales Operations at Stax, Connor Novy bridges high-level vision with tactical execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to enhance business performance. With a strong background in strategy execution, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, Connor specializes in leading strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Passionate about fostering collaboration and business transformation, she leverages quantitative and qualitative insights to optimize sales processes and support Stax’s continued innovation. 

 

Prior to her current role, Connor served as Director of Strategy & Operations at SmarterTravel, where she guided strategic decision-making and product planning and managed high-priority initiatives. She also spent several years at Stax in consulting roles, working with private equity clients to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations across the investment lifecycle.

Education

Connor earned her bachelors in Economics and masters in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. 

Extracurricular

When she isn’t in the office, Connor finds much of her entertainment from stories – mainly through reading books and cinema. And if there’s a group ready for a game of bridge, she’s always happy to join in!

Associate Director | London

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By Andrew Keller, Tyler Michaels, & Yiwei Jiang September 11, 2025
DevOps tools enable developers and IT teams to collaborate more effectively, opening up the potential for intriguing ROI. Read why PE investors are becoming more interested in DevOps.
Investing in Healthcare 2025: Stax PE Investor Survey
By Darren Buskirk & Jordan Abrams September 9, 2025
Stax Healthcare vertical has compiled the results of a recent survey, conducted by Stax, highlighting the changing landscape in the Healthcare industry. Read the full report here.
Featured by Reuters: 'It's Europe vs China' as Chinese brands crowd Munich car show
September 8, 2025
Phil Dunne was recently featured amongst several industry experts to weigh in on the growing takeover of Chinese EV manufacturers in Europe. Click here to read the full article.
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