PGi, a virtual events and meetings company, announced an executive appointment to help drive its global growth and expansion in the dynamic virtual events and collaboration market. Effective immediately, Craig Kirksey has been promoted to Chief Information Officer (CIO). 

Mr. Kirksey is a seasoned senior information technology (IT) executive with more than 30 years of IT-related experience. He has a well-established track record in identifying business problems and developing comprehensive solutions by utilizing strategic technologies, implementing IT best practices, and enabling organizational change. Mr. Kirksey reports directly to Rick Mace, CEO, and will be based in Atlanta. As CIO, he is responsible for the systems and technologies utilized to operate PGi, providing a seamless customer experience for its virtual event and meeting technology capabilities. 

"I look forward to leveraging Craig's strengths as we continue to focus on helping businesses everywhere connect and communicate," said Rick Mace, PGi CEO. "Craig's commitment to accountability coupled with his IT acumen are exactly what PGi needs as we enter the next phase of our transformation."

For nearly 30 years, PGi has met the ever-evolving challenges of how enterprises connect, collaborate and meet worldwide. PGi continues to redefine virtual events and remote working, delivering advanced, impactful online experiences that inspire and connect audiences worldwide. More recently, companies of every size and in every sector have turned to PGi's trusted solutions, leading to record-breaking usage and demand for its virtual events expertise in 2020.