Fourth appoints Trey Yost as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Kristi Kelly as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The company is a leading provider of workforce and inventory management solutions for the hospitality industry. Both executives join Fourth’s Executive Leadership Team. Meanwhile, the company accelerates its AI-led product innovation for restaurant operators. The two leaders will drive revenue growth and scale the organization behind Fourth’s AI-led products. The company shared the news through Business Wire.
“Fourth has the platform, the product momentum and the customer loyalty to grow much faster, and Trey and Kristi are the leaders to help us do it,” said Scott Collison, CEO, Fourth. “Trey has spent two decades turning strong customer relationships into durable revenue growth, and Kristi has built the teams and cultures that let high-growth companies scale. Together they strengthen our ability to deliver AI-led results for the operators who rely on us.”
Trey Yost Brings Two Decades of Revenue Leadership
Yost brings more than two decades of experience in building and scaling revenue organizations. He has worked at high-growth, private equity and venture-backed companies. Throughout his career, he has focused on turning strong customer relationships into durable, compounding revenue growth. He joins Fourth from Panorama Education, where he served as Chief Revenue Officer.
Earlier in his career, Yost held senior sales leadership roles at Benevity, SiteMinder and Active Network. In each role, he helped the company scale its go-to-market organization. Furthermore, he holds an MBA in Strategy & Entrepreneurship from Southern Methodist University. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Kansas.
“Fourth’s customers are some of the most respected names in restaurants, and the loyalty they show the brand is a remarkable foundation,” said Trey Yost, CRO, Fourth. “Restaurant operators are under pressure to protect margins, and our solutions deliver measurable results. My job is to make sure more operators experience that value and that every customer relationship grows stronger over time.”
Kristi Kelly Brings Human Capital Expertise to Fourth
Kelly brings more than two decades of executive leadership in human capital strategy. She has worked with high-growth technology and FinTech companies. Over the years, she guided multinational teams through business transformations, market expansions and cultural change. Her experience includes organizations such as Dynatrace, Dayforce and Comdata.
At Fourth, Kelly will lead global talent strategy and scale organizational capabilities. In addition, she will champion a culture of innovation, accountability and inclusivity. She holds a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.
“Fourth is entering an exciting phase of growth, and the right people will determine how far and how fast we go,” said Kristi Kelly, CHRO, Fourth. “My focus is on building an organization where exceptional talent is empowered to do its best work, where accountability and innovation go hand in hand, and where our teams have the capabilities to deliver for operators at scale. I’m thrilled to join a company with such a strong foundation and a clear ambition.”
Overall, the two appointments strengthen Fourth’s leadership team during a period of growth. Restaurant operators face constant pressure to protect margins. Therefore, demand for AI-led workforce and inventory tools continues to rise. With Yost leading revenue and Kelly leading people strategy, Fourth aims to deliver measurable value to operators at scale.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
