22 October 2025 – Yext (NYSE: YEXT), the leading brand visibility platform, today announced the appointment of Wendi Sturgis as Senior Vice President International, responsible for the company's strategy and growth outside North America, with a strong focus on EMEA. She brings decades of leadership experience across technology, ecommerce, and digital innovation.
Sturgis is a seasoned technology executive with a career spanning senior roles at Yahoo!, Oracle, Gartner and fast-scaling startups. She previously served as CEO of cleverbridge, a global ecommerce and subscription management platform, where she led an ambitious growth strategy and partner programme. Notably, Wendi previously served as CEO of Yext Europe and held several executive roles as part of the company's early leadership team. She played a pivotal role in establishing Yext's presence in the European market during its formative growth period.
"If there's a common thread throughout my career, it's been helping companies anticipate change and lead innovation. That is exactly what excites me about rejoining Yext at this moment. AI search is having a profound impact on growth and customer loyalty and it's now central to how brands compete. Yext has always been ahead of the curve with its knowledge graph and AI capabilities, and I'm eager to be back working with customers across EMEA as they seize this transformational moment," commented Sturgis.
"Wendi is a powerhouse hire for Yext – she is a proven leader with a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and deep customer relationships. Her appointment underscores our commitment to the EMEA region at a time of accelerating demand. We're thrilled to welcome her back to the leadership team and excited for what she will deliver," added Michael Walrath, CEO & Chair of the Board at Yext.
Sturgis' career is defined by innovation, customer obsession, and a commitment to diversity in technology. She has held several board and advisory positions at organisations including Sabre, The Container Store, and the Georgia Tech Foundation. Her appointment highlights Yext's mission to help enterprises embrace the transformational potential of AI-powered search.
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