Cindy is a global business leader whose organization and big-picture focus have powered a 20-year record of strategic and operational leadership in dynamic emerging markets. She’s part of the founding team of Chicago start-up Rivet Radio, which provides a global audio publishing platform digital audio news and podcasts.

She founded and runs Tia Ventures, providing boutique adventure experiences in Greece and Turkey doing business as SunFunYou Mediterranean Voyages.

Previously, as vice president at NAVTEQ, she ran the Americas Map Products group. Before that, she served multiple diverse functions —including running R&D and Government Affairs.

Cindy holds six patents and two navigation industry honors including a Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation of the Year Award.

She is an Executive MBA, from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.