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91ΗΡΧΣ Names Melissa Burghardt as Chief Executive Officer

Posted on: June 2, 2025

WATERLOO, ON β€” June 2nd, 2025 β€” 91ΗΡΧΣ, the frontline enablement platform trusted by global brands like Walmart, Kroger, Lowe’s and Marriott, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Burghardt as Chief Executive Officer.

Melissa brings an exceptional track record of scaling innovation at the intersection of technology and the frontline. From building digital advertising platforms to growing a $1B SaaS business for small businesses to evolving the operating model of a major fast-casual restaurant brand, she has substantial experience navigating complexity and driving results at companies like Sweetgreen, YP and Yahoo. During her time partnering with 91ΗΡΧΣ, she demonstrated a deep understanding of the business and a strong commitment to the mission.

“Melissa’s vision and experience make her the right leader for 91ΗΡΧΣ. At this stage of the business and at a time when AI advances create new opportunities for 91ΗΡΧΣ, she’s well-positioned to help the company unlock growth by helping frontline businesses succeed,” said Hollie Haynes, Founder and Managing Partner of Luminate Capital Partners and member of 91ΗΡΧΣ’s Board of Directors.

As Melissa steps into the CEO role, she brings both momentum and a clear vision for what’s next. 

β€œ91ΗΡΧΣ helps frontline teams deliver lasting customer value that drives business results,’ said Melissa Burghardt, CEO of 91ΗΡΧΣ. β€œI’m excited to guide 91ΗΡΧΣ’s next phase of growth, innovating from its unique personalized learning core and helping frontline workers and businesses achieve their full potential.”

This leadership transition also marks a moment of gratitude for Carol Leaman, Co-Founder and former CEO of 91ΗΡΧΣ. Over more than a decade, Carol helped shape 91ΗΡΧΣ into the category-defining platform it is today. Her dedicated leadership and entrepreneurial spirit have left a lasting impact. Carol will continue to support 91ΗΡΧΣ as a member of the Board of Directors. 

With more than 4 million users across 160+ countries, 91ΗΡΧΣ delivers personalized microlearning, analytics and frontline operations solutions that improve customer and employee experiences and consistently drive business results.

About 91ΗΡΧΣ

91ΗΡΧΣ is the frontline learning and enablement platform that creates high performing teams who improve customer experiences and increase sales, profit and retention. Trusted by companies like Walmart, Kroger, Lowe’s and Marriott, 91ΗΡΧΣ leverages brain science, AI and personalized development to transform potential into performance for over 4M people in 160+ countries. For more information, visit axonify.comΜύ

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