Stova, a leading event management technology platform, announced the appointment of Kirk Ziehm as Chief Executive Officer. Kirk brings over 20 years of exceptional leadership experience to Stova, including significant go-to-market experience in event technology. Kirk joined Stova’s board in 2023 and will continue to be a board member in his new capacity as CEO. Most recently, Kirk served as CEO and board member of Movista, a retail execution SaaS company revolutionizing the way retail teams collaborate, and he will continue his involvement at Movista as a board member.

Eric Lochner, Stova’s outgoing CEO, led the company’s transition in which he integrated three industry leaders to create Stova’s comprehensive technology platform, launched a new brand, and led the company to its next stage of growth. Mr. Lochner will be leaving Stova to pursue new opportunities outside event technology. Eric remains an investor in Stova

“Stova is in a truly unique position in the event technology industry. We have the most comprehensive suite of event technology solutions that can deliver any event, regardless of size or complexity,” said Ziehm. “I am thrilled to be joining Stova’s accomplished team at this inflection point in the company’s growth trajectory and the industry’s future, with changes in the entire event landscape post-Covid still being layered into a new normal. I look forward to working with our customers and our team to deliver excellence at any event scale, scope or complexity.”

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Stova is the definitive event technology ecosystem with end-to-end solutions designed to flex for any event no matter the size or the location. More than a technology platform, we are your partner for the long-term, working with you to make every event epic.

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