Team

Anupam Palit serves as Chief Executive Officer of Stova, where he leads the company’s overall strategy, product direction, and commitment to delivering event success for clients. Anupam has over 15 years of experience in the events industry – he previously held leadership roles at Penton (now part of Informa), a leading B2B tradeshow organizer, and Leap Event Technology, a live event platform for primary ticketing, mobile apps, and experiential marketing. Prior to this he spent 10 years in financial services. Anupam has a B.Comm from McGill University and a MBA from Columbia University.

As Chief Technology Officer at Stova, Kellie oversees technology strategy, engineering, product and operations for a global event management platform used by organizations to plan and deliver virtual and in-person experiences at scale. She has spent her career at the intersection of technology delivery and business transformation, leading enterprise implementations, cloud and data center migrations, PMO and tech ops, and post-merger integration across the events and hospitality software ecosystem. She is known for aligning cross-functional teams, strengthening operating models, and turning complex initiatives into measurable outcomes for customers and the business. Previously, she held senior technology and project leadership roles at Stova and its predecessor organizations, Energy Services Group and Lanyon/Passkey (now part of Cvent), after beginning her career in event delivery, account services and client operations. She holds a B.S. in Economics from Framingham State University. She is also certified as a PMP®, Professional Scrum Master I and Six Sigma Green Belt, with a Project Leadership Certification from Cornell University.

Kira Terreson serves as the Vice President of Account Management at Stova, leading the Global Account Management team and driving client retention, revenue growth, and long-term client success. With over a decade of service, she has built trusted client partnerships and helped organizations maximize value through strategic guidance and innovative event technology solutions. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals while fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and growth. Kira holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University.

Parimal Gajjar serves as Sr. Director of Architecture at Stova, where he leads the architecture and delivery of the company’s core application platform and oversees critical technology initiatives. With more than 22 years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture, he specializes in platform modernization, scalable system design, cloud technologies, integrations, and enterprise application delivery. Before joining Stova, Parimal worked with leading technology organizations including Qualcomm, Sears, and Capgemini, bringing broad expertise in enterprise software development and large-scale technology solutions. He is passionate about driving innovation, building high-performing engineering teams, and delivering reliable, scalable customer experiences. Parimal holds a Master of Computer Applications degree from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Sardar Patel University, Anand, India.

Dani Grothen brings more than 20 years of experience in the events industry to her role as Senior Director of Onsite and Operations at Stova, where she oversees global onsite and customer service teams supporting clients across a wide range of events and experiences. During her 11 years at Stova, Dani has built a strong track record of delivering innovative event technology solutions and operational excellence at scale. Prior to Stova, Dani built her events career across a variety of industry settings, including banquet event management within hotels, incentive events with PCOs, and event registration management at experiential event marketing agency George P Johnson. Dani leads high-performing teams focused on onsite execution, customer support, and operational delivery, helping clients achieve successful event outcomes through thoughtful solutions, quality service, accuracy, and seamless execution. Her expertise spans event technology, client success, project management, operations, and risk management. Recognized for her collaborative and customer-focused leadership style, Dani consistently drives process improvements and scalable solutions that enhance both client and attendee experiences.

Saurabh Bhavsar, Director – FP&A, brings 14 years of cross-industry finance expertise to Stova. He leads the company's financial strategy, FP&A, and reporting functions, drawing on experience across Event Technology, Oil & Gas, and Human Capital Management to drive informed, growth-oriented decisions. Saurabh holds a master's in management (Finance & Analytics) from Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Pune, India.

Jon Day serves as Director of Engineering & Technology at Stova where he leads the development organization. He has over 20 years event industry experience as an individual contributor, leader, and mentor. Jon brings a passion for well-crafted software conforming to industry best practices. He has a proven track record of delivering technical solutions with a focus on client event success. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Washington.

Nora Gonzalez leads Stova’s accounting department as the Director of Finance and Contracts. She has been with organization for over five years dedicated to improving efficiency in financial operations. Nora drives the organization’s fiscal strategies, tax planning, and risk management. She is highly experienced in evaluating internal controls system ensuring audit compliance and adherence to GAAP/IFRS. Nora brings over ten years of experience in Finance and Operations across different industries. She is passionate about building scalable financial infrastructure that drive long-term growth. Nora holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut from which she graduated with honors.

Nick Holesinger serves as Director of Solutions Consulting at Stova, where he has spent over a decade driving technical strategy and delivering success for client event programs. With more than 15 years of experience in the events industry, Nick specializes in helping professionals navigate the complexities of event technology to find the most effective solutions for their specific program needs. Nick brings deep expertise in enterprise-level software, and a collaborative and solution-oriented approach. Nick is dedicated to bridging the gap between sophisticated software capabilities and the high-stakes requirements of modern event organizers. His mission is to empower clients with the technical architecture and confidence needed to execute world-class events at any scale.

Madeleine has delivered training and onboarding to clients at Stova for over 8 years. She started her career at Reed Exhibition Companies and has worked in the field of information systems and technology as a trainer for over 25 years. Prior to Stova, Madeleine worked in higher education, and taught continuing education classes in technology in her local hometown. Madeleine holds a Doctorate in Education, specializing in information systems design and learning for the adult learner; a Master's in Education and an MBA from Fairfield University. A native of Ireland, she has resided in the USA for many years.

Liz Nicolaus serves as Director of Revenue Operations of Stova, where she leads end-to-end revenue operations supporting GTM teams. With more than 15 years of experience in the software & security industries, she has built a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and executing complex transformation initiatives to drive scalable growth and operational excellence. She brings comprehensive knowledge in SaaS operations, process improvement, and revenue technology to enhance efficiency and insights. Recognized for her strategic and customer-focused approach, Liz consistently delivers solutions that align people, processes, and systems to accelerate revenue and improve the customer experience. Liz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics with a certification in Business from the University of California, San Diego.

Joanna Pirri serves as Director, PMO at Stova, where she leads the strategic direction and operational oversight of the Project Management Office. She is responsible for driving delivery excellence, resource planning, process standardization, and cross-functional collaboration across internal teams and global client portfolios. Joanna has over 10 years of leadership and operations experience spanning event technology, project management, training, and client delivery. Since joining Stova in 2021, she has focused on improving operational consistency, strengthening delivery frameworks, reducing escalations, and supporting high-performing client-facing teams. Joanna holds a Bachelor of Science from West Chester University and is currently completing her MBA at Southern New Hampshire University with anticipated graduation in September 2026. She also holds her PMP certification through the Project Management Institute.