Paula Festas
About Paula Festas
Paula Festas is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Huumans, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies, including Dandelion Inc and Alibi Technologies, and has been involved in several industry organizations.
Current Role at Huumans
Paula Festas serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Huumans, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the company. Her leadership is focused on driving growth and enhancing the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Prior to her current position, Paula Festas held several key roles in various organizations. She was the President of Dandelion Inc. from 2019 to 2020. Before that, she served as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Alibi Technologies from 2021 to 2022 and at Huumans from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she worked as CRO at Postmedia Network Inc. from 2016 to 2018.
Sales Management Background
Paula Festas has extensive experience in sales management. She was a Senior Manager of National Sales at CBC Television from 2004 to 2007 and later served as the Director of National Sales at CBC from 2007 to 2009. Her early career included a six-year tenure as a Senior Account Executive at CanWest from 1998 to 2004.
Board Membership and Industry Involvement
Paula has been a board member of the Responsible Gambling Council since October 2018. She has also been affiliated with NABS since 2003, where she currently serves as Chair of Ad Auction and Ambassadors. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to industry standards and community engagement.
Education and Certifications
Paula Festas is a certified instructor in 'Strategic & Conceptual Selling' by Miller Heiman, a certification she has held since 2009. This qualification underscores her expertise in sales strategies and training, contributing to her effectiveness in leadership roles.