Asim Shaikh Retires—Meet ANA•LITK’s New Leading Ladies
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COLUMBIA, MD, Jan 3, 2024—2024 is the beginning of a new chapter at ANA•LITK. Longtime CEO of ANA•LITK Asim Shaikh retired at the end of 2023. He has handed the keys to the next generation of company leadership–Jennifer Ferraro Randolph. Jennifer, previously the CMO, has been appointed as the new CEO. Alongside her are Sugako Kawai-Cozart, Art Director, and Meredith Foster, Marketing Director.
Jennifer Ferraro Randolph Becomes CEO
Jennifer Ferraro Randolph has been with the company since 2006 after graduating from the University of Maryland. She started as a project coordinator but quickly ascended the ranks, entering the C-Suite in 2013. Her quick ascension and entry into the C-Suite stemmed partly from her tech-savvy nature but primarily from her ability to learn new skill sets to pivot and adapt quickly. Through the process of sitting through all those chairs and having a diverse set of mentors, Jenn has a unique ability to understand complex business goals as multifaceted issues and develop marketing strategies and processes to address them.
“Innovation doesn’t need a corner office; it needs a great team. I wouldn’t be here without Sugako and Meredith, so I know that we can walk into the next chapter for ANA•LITK successfully,” said Jennifer Ferraro Randolph, CEO.
Sugako Kawai-Cozart & Meredith Foster Join the Leadership Team
Joining Jennifer at the helm leading the company forward is her leadership team—Sugako Kawai-Cozart, Art Director, and Meredith Foster, Marketing Director. The duo has been working with Jenn behind the scenes as a driving force in building ANA•LITK, successfully pioneering their respective departments into new territory.
Sugako began her time at ANA•LITK as a graphic designer in 2011, working primarily on web design and front-end development. In addition to being part of an elite group of women who code, Sugako is a talented graphic designer and illustrator. With her unique skill set, Sugako is able to solve branding and creative challenges in an increasingly digital landscape.
“Jenn has always been a natural leader at the company, and I’m so excited to see her vision come to life,” said Sugako. “Meredith and I are ready to support that vision and take ANA•LITK to the next level!”
Meredith joined the team in the summer of 2020 as ANA•LITK’s first-ever virtual intern. Since that first virtual day, she has quickly moved from Marketing Intern to Marketing Director in 3 short years. During that time, she has helped clients through countless digital and social marketing challenges, honed her data interpretation skills, and grown into a well-rounded content marketing expert.
“Full circle—that’s how stepping into this leadership role feels,” said Meredith. “Jenn and Sugako have been incredible mentors to me, and their trust in me to lead our marketing department means the world.”
Starting Strong
All three women assumed their new roles in December 2023, wasting no time diving headfirst into the future. The air at ANA•LITK is cracking with new electric energy and anticipation as the trio gets ready to take the company into the future.
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