Bridgit welcomes Luke Forrest, to play a critical role in driving continued growth at Bridgit.
TORONTO, CANADA, AUGUST 20, 2024 – Bridgit, the pioneering force in construction workforce planning software, is excited to announce the appointment of Luke Forrest, as Vice President of Sales. Capitalizing on a year of strong momentum marked by significant customer acquisition and expansion, Bridgit is primed for further growth with Forrest leading the Sales team.
Forrest will lead the sales division bringing his strategic vision and dynamic leadership to Bridgit’s executive team. As VP of Sales, he will drive revenue growth and forge key customer partnerships to further Bridgit’s position as the market leader in workforce planning.
“As Bridgit continues its rapid growth, Luke’s exceptional leadership and proven ability to deliver results make him the perfect choice to lead our sales organization. His vision will be critical as we not only strengthen our customer relationships but also solidify our position as the industry’s leading strategic workforce planning platform,” said Lauren Lake, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder at Bridgit.
Forrest brings extensive experience in construction technology and the SaaS startup space, having previously worked at Autodesk. He was an early team member at Plangrid and continued with the company following its successful acquisition by Autodesk. With a strong record of driving revenue and team growth, Forrest is a valuable addition to Bridgit’s executive team.
“I am ecstatic to join Bridgit and lead our future go-to-market sales efforts. I believe one of the biggest changes coming to construction is how companies globally will manage and allocate their most valuable resource: their people. Currently, there is a massive gap in the construction industry, and Bridgit is at the forefront of helping companies address this complex challenge. Our approach to workforce planning will revolutionize how employees are utilized and managed in construction. I am excited to help bring this much-needed change to the industry.”
About Bridgit
Bridgit develops the leading web- and mobile-based workforce planning solutions for the construction industry. The company’s flagship product, Bridgit Bench, has helped revolutionize construction workforce management, helping mid-large construction firms streamline core operations, match the right people with the right projects, and accurately forecast demands.
Founded in 2012, Bridgit is a privately held Series B company, having raised over $43.5 million CAD in funding from investors like Camber Creek, Export Development Canada, Salesforce Ventures, Storm Ventures, and more. For more information, please visit gobridgit.com.
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