Drew Lakatos

Drew Lakatos has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Speechpad Transcription & Caption Services. Drew joined this company in June 2021.

In addition to their role at Speechpad, Drew Lakatos serves as an Advisory Board member for the University of California, Santa Barbara. Drew joined the university in November 2021.

Prior to their current positions, Drew Lakatos was the Chief Growth Officer at LifeAire Systems from June 2020 to 2021. Drew was responsible for leading the development and implementation of their revolutionary air filtration technology.

From 2012 to 2020, Drew Lakatos was the CEO, CMO, Founder, and Board Director at ActiveProtective. Their work focused on delivering advanced, 3D motion-sensing devices for fall detection and intervention.

Before that, Drew Lakatos worked as a Regional Business Development Executive at SkillSoft Corporation from 2009 to 2012. Drew was recognized as the top performer in the Americas during their first full year with the company.

From 2007 to 2009, Drew Lakatos held the role of National Account Manager at CareerBuilder.com. Drew partnered with Fortune 500 clients to provide customized online advertising and internet marketing solutions.

Prior to their time at CareerBuilder.com, Drew Lakatos served as the WW Account Director at Credence from 2000 to 2006. Drew was responsible for leading a global team and securing new business.

Drew Lakatos also has experience with start-ups. Drew was the Director & Principal, East Coast at Global-SMC, a start-up acquired by Credence, from 2003 to 2004. Before that, they worked at Schlumberger ATE, another start-up acquired by Credence, as the Regional Technical Manager from 1998 to 2000.

Their earliest experience was at a start-up called EWD/Datacom where they held the role of Head of Manufacturing, Field Applications, and Customer Support from 1995 to 1998.

Overall, Drew Lakatos brings a wealth of experience in various leadership and strategic roles to their current positions.

Drew Lakatos completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Semiconductor Engineering with a minor in Mathematics at Villanova University between 1988 and 1992. Currently, they are pursuing their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at DeSales University.