Stova Announces Promotion of Anupam Palit to CEO

Stova has announced the promotion of Anupam Palit to Chief Executive Officer, signaling a strong step forward in the company’s continued evolution. A seasoned leader with more than 15 years of experience in the events industry, Anupam steps into the role at a time of rapid transformation, well positioned to drive innovation and guide the company’s next phase of growth.

Having previously served as President and CFO, Anupam brings both strategic and operational depth to the position. His leadership reflects Stova’s commitment to building on its solid foundation while continuing to deliver forward thinking solutions for a dynamic and evolving events landscape.

“I am excited to step into the CEO role at Stova,” said Anupam. “I have never been more confident of Stova’s ability to develop innovative solutions for the market. I look forward to building on the foundation the team has established, continuing to partner with our clients and stakeholders across the entire event ecosystem.”

As part of this leadership transition, Kirk Ziehm will move into the role of Vice Chairman of the Board. In this capacity, he will focus on strategic AI product and market initiatives, an increasingly important area as the industry experiences rapid shifts driven by new technologies and changing client expectations.

“In the last several months, we’ve seen enormous changes in the industry, from vendor consolidation to evolving client experience expectations, to the emergence of agentic AI,” Kirk noted. “I look forward to supporting Anupam in continuing to embrace these opportunities.”

This transition underscores Stova’s forward looking approach, aligning leadership to both strengthen day to day execution and accelerate long term innovation. With Anupam at the helm and Kirk focused on strategic initiatives, the company is well positioned to continue delivering value to clients while shaping the future of event technology.

“We are excited for Anupam’s expanded role and appreciative that Kirk will remain on the Board to help guide Stova’s long term strategic trajectory,” said Michael Biggee, Managing Partner of Sunstone Partners.

As the events industry continues to evolve, Stova’s leadership shift reflects confidence, continuity, and a clear focus on what’s next.

Read the full press release to learn more about the announcement and leadership transition.