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Ben Levitan
CEO at Cedalion Partners
Ben Levitan is a seasoned business executive and entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in leadership roles. He is currently the CEO of Cedalion Partners, a management advisory firm he founded to help leaders and investors improve and grow their businesses.1
Career Highlights
Ben has an extensive background in executive leadership, having served as:
- CEO of multiple companies, including Metalogix, IMN, EnvoyWorldwide, and James Martin + Co1
- COO of Viant Corporation (NASDAQ: VIAN)1
- Venture Partner at In-Q-Tel, the strategic investment arm of the CIA and U.S. Intelligence Community1
Expertise and Focus
Cedalion Partners, under Ben's leadership, serves clients in various sectors:
- Technology
- Software
- Business services
- Cybersecurity
- Communications1
The firm works with businesses ranging from seed stage to growth stage, including companies that have achieved billion-dollar exits.1
Board Positions and Advisory Roles
Ben's experience extends to board memberships and advisory positions:
- Board member of Bricata, a cybersecurity company
- Trustee of Partners Rehabilitation Network (MGB Healthcare)
- Member of Young Presidents' Organization
- Strategic Advisor for MyHealthily1
Education
- B.A. in Political Science from Union College
- Studied Development Economics at the London School of Economics1
Approach and Philosophy
As a CEO and advisor, Ben focuses on:
- Providing strategic clarity
- Offering practical solutions
- Maximizing business results
- Serving as a confidential thought-partner for consequential decisions
- Improving executive performance
- Elevating and simplifying corporate strategy2
Ben's approach is highly adaptive, and he typically works with clients on a retainer basis for at least six months, aiming to deliver distinctive value.2