Terry Hedden
About Terry Hedden
Terry Hedden is the CEO of Marketopia, a rapidly growing company with offices in London and Pinellas Park, Florida, employing 85 team members. He has a diverse background in technology and business management, having founded and led several successful firms, including Infinity Technology Solutions and Supreme Carts LLC.
Work at Marketopia
Terry Hedden has served as the CEO of Marketopia since its establishment in 2014. Under his leadership, Marketopia has expanded its operations to include offices in London and Pinellas Park, Florida, and has grown to employ 85 team members. The company has gained recognition as one of the fastest growing privately owned firms in the United States and has maintained a presence on the Inc. 5000 list for a decade. Hedden also leads Marketopia's Peer Advisory Group, focusing on enhancing collaboration and strategic growth among its members.
Education and Expertise
Terry Hedden holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the UF Hough Graduate School of Business, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Florida, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background in Decision & Information Sciences has equipped him with a strong foundation in business and technology, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Background
Terry Hedden began his career in technology and consulting, holding various positions at notable companies. He worked at Ernst & Young LLP as a Senior Consultant/Manager from 1996 to 2000, where he contributed to international projects involving Project Management Consulting and ERP Implementations for Fortune 100 firms. He later served as CIO & Director of Business Development at Lectra from 2001 to 2003, and as Manager/Project Manager at Infor from 2000 to 2001. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding Infinity Business Systems in 2003, which later became Infinity Technology Solutions.
Achievements
During his tenure at Infinity Technology Solutions, Terry Hedden led the company to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Florida and won the Greater Tampa Chamber’s Business of the Year award. He successfully grew his Managed Service Provider (MSP) from a one-man operation to a 49-person company within six years. Additionally, he sold one of the Southeast’s most successful MSPs before retiring in 2012, paving the way for the establishment of Marketopia.
Current Role at Supreme Carts LLC
In addition to his role at Marketopia, Terry Hedden has been a Co-Founder of Supreme Carts LLC since 2023. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in business development and technology to contribute to the growth of the company, which operates remotely from Pinellas Park, Florida.