The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal association for the software and digital content industries, has selected Jeff Joseph as its new President and CEO.  Joseph joins SIIA after holding senior positions in major global high-tech trade associations and heading his own company, Starlight Public Affairs. 

He succeeds the current President and CEO, Ken Wasch, who founded the trade association thirty- five years ago, and is retiring at the end of this month.  Jeff will start at SIIA on January 3, 2019.

SIIA President and CEO, Ken Wasch, issued the following statement:  “From leading the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) communications efforts, serving as Senior Vice President of Communications and Strategic Relationships for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to founding Starlight Public Affairs, Jeff Joseph brings SIIA a wealth of invaluable experience in association management and strategic communications.  Jeff is well-equipped to serve the diverse interests and needs of SIIA, from planning and executing our numerous conferences and awards programs to building the profile of the association’s public policy efforts.  We are very excited for Jeff’s arrival and look forward to having him onboard as our new leader.”

Jeff Joseph issued the following statement:  “This is an exciting time to take the helm of this dynamic organization. Data and information are the key currencies of the 21st Century economy. With its diverse membership, policy expertise and educational events, SIIA is well positioned to lead the next wave of the Information Age. I am extremely excited to be handed the baton from Ken. I look forward with great anticipation to work with the board, volunteer leaders and outstanding staff to build the next generation of this premier Washington trade association and further the diverse needs and interests of its broad membership.”

About SIIA:
SIIA is an umbrella association that represents constituencies from technology, data and media companies. Through in-person and online business development opportunities, peer networking, corporate education, intellectual property protection and government relations, SIIA provides a network of resources for its 800+ member companies that drive innovation and growth. For more information, visit www.siia.net.

Source: SIIA Press Release