Aventri, the leading event technology and services provider, today announced that Lisa Choi Owens has joined its Board of Directors. Owens is currently the Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Global Partnerships at TED, and a recognized leader in the media, content and event industries.

“We are pleased to welcome Lisa to Aventri’s Board, and are excited for the executive experience that she brings to our company,” said Jim Sharpe, CEO of Aventri. “While our industry is presently facing uncertain times, the market return will bring significant growth opportunities for Aventri. Lisa’s belief in the power of events and her experience in leveraging live and virtual meetings will no doubt bring a fresh perspective to Aventri as we lead the company through its next phase of growth and innovation.”

At TED, Lisa is responsible for growing the media platform’s reach and impact through strategic partnerships with organizations around the world. In addition to her being CRO, she also serves on TED’s Diversity Council and is an Executive Member of She Runs It, an organization that has been encouraging and promoting the role of women in advertising for over 100 years.