(June 16, 2025) SmartSuite Tech, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Miriam Balli as the company’s new Global Director and Vice President of Sales and Customer Success. Miriam brings more than two decades of experience in strategic leadership, customer engagement and educational sales. Miriam has a strong background having worked with leading names such as Learning A-Z, National Geographic/Cengage Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Pearson.
In her new role, Miriam will lead SmartSuite’s global sales strategy and customer success initiatives, driving growth through her deep understanding of market needs and her proven ability to build trusted client relationships. Her bilingual communication skills, dedication to service, and passion for educational transformation make her an exceptional addition to the SmartSuite leadership team.
Miriam’s career highlights include:
• Awarded “Rookie of the Year” and “Goal Achiever” during her tenure at National Geographic Learning.
• Generating significant Sales growth and establishing long-term relationships through both in-person and virtual sales for Learning A-Z.
“We are thrilled to welcome Miriam to SmartSuite Tech,” said Aaro W. Kerr, CEO of SmartSuite Tech. “Her unmatched experience in education sales, commitment to customer outcomes, and collaborative leadership style align perfectly with our mission. Miriam is a strategic thinker with a passion for impact, and we’re confident she’ll play a vital role in scaling SmartSuite’s success.”
Miriam holds a B.A. from The University of Texas Pan American and is certified through the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A).
Please join us in welcoming Miriam Balli to the SmartSuite Tech family.
About SmartSuite Tech, Inc.
Founded in 2019, SmartSuite Tech, Inc. is a leading innovator in presentation productivity, developing tools that help professionals create more intuitive and impactful presentations. With a focus on enhancing speaker workflows, SmartSuite’s solution helps presenters organize their speaking notes efficiently and deliver more impactful presentations. Our mission is to empire speakers with tools that enhance clarity, engagement and confidence.
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Tim Kloppenburg
tim@smartsuitetech.com
(April 22, 2025) SmartSuite Tech, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Eric Legault as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a wealth of experience in software development and technology leadership, Eric will play a key role in accelerating SmartSuite Tech’s innovation and expanding the capabilities of SmartNotes®, ensuring its evolution into a robust, cross-platform solution that broadens our customer base.
Eric is a 17-time Microsoft MVP award winner with over 30 years of experience building solutions on the Microsoft platform, specializing in M365, Office, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure. A recognized expert in Office add-ins, he has developed numerous solutions for businesses across various industries. Beyond his technical expertise, Eric is also a skilled content creator, audio/video producer, and musician, blending creativity with engineering acumen in his new role.
Aaron W. Kerr, CEO of SmartSuite Tech, expressed his enthusiasm:
“After an extensive search for the ideal CTO, we are excited to welcome Eric to the team. His deep technical expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we expand our product offerings, enhance SmartNotes®, and position SmartSuite Tech for accelerated growth—all while maintaining our commitment to quality and innovation.”
Eric shared his excitement about joining SmartSuite Tec:
“I’ve been looking for the right leadership role at a startup for nearly two decades, and I’m beyond excited to be joining forces with SmartSuite Tech. I can’t wait to bring fresh innovations to the SmartSuite platform, take a big-picture look at the live event marketplace, and explore how we can use technology to create incredible experiences for our customers.”
As part of his leadership, Eric will oversee SmartNotes® 2.0 enhancements for PC and spearhead development efforts for a cross-platform version to meet the evolving needs of our users.
About SmartSuite Tech, Inc.
Founded in 2019, SmartSuite Tech, Inc. was created to address a growing need in the $186 billion live event marketplace—helping presenters organize their speaking notes efficiently and deliver more impactful presentations. Our mission is to empower speakers with tools that enhance clarity, engagement, and confidence.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Tim Kloppenburg
info@smartsuitetech.com
