The Zaf Group is very pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Gaudio as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tusker, effective October 5.

The appointment comes at an important point in Tusker’s development. The company is delivering its best year ever, with strong business momentum and continued progress across its One Tusker transformation.

In his previous role as Chief Solutions Officer, Matt was an integral part of that progress. He brings a deep understanding of Tusker’s people, customers, capabilities and strategy, together with extensive technology-industry experience, strong operating judgment. More importantly, beyond his wealth of knowledge, Matt G has shown a deep commitment to people and a leadership approach closely aligned with the values and expectations of both Tusker and The Zaf Group.

Matt Gaudio has earned the confidence of the organization and our Board,” said Mike Zafirovski, Founder of The Zaf Group and Executive Chairman of Tusker. “He understands the business, has contributed meaningfully to the transformation already underway and brings the leadership qualities we believe are important for Tusker’s next stage. We are excited to support him and the team as they build on the momentum in the business.”

The transition also marks the conclusion of Matt Zafirovski’s tenure as CEO of Tusker, with his final day on October 9 as he pursues a significant new leadership opportunity. The Zaf Group is deeply grateful for Matt’s leadership and the important contribution he made to Tusker’s growth and development over the past six years, and we wish him tremendous success in what comes next.

Tusker remains The Zaf Group’s most significant investment and an important part of our long-term strategy.

We will continue to support Tusker through the principles that guide our ownership approach: strong values, highest expectations for results and being the best, deep investment in people and leadership development, and a long-term commitment to building enduring businesses.

Read Tusker’s full announcement HERE