Novata is a leading sustainability data management platform for private markets

Joel Raha joins as Chief Technology Officer and Jeanne Lee joins as Head of APAC Sales

Novata, an industry-leading sustainability technology platform and certified B Corp, announced the expansion of its global operations with the appointment of Joel Raha as Chief Technology Officer and Jeanne Lee as Head of APAC Sales. These hires underscore Novata’s commitment to driving sustainable business practices worldwide with technology solutions that enable private market clients globally to effectively measure and manage the metrics that matter.

“At Novata we’re focused on continuing to build world-class technology and we are thrilled to welcome Joel on board to ensure our platform stays ahead of the curve in capabilities, speed and security,” said Alex Friedman, CEO & Co-Founder of Novata. “As we build on our significant traction in the US and EMEA by expanding in the Asia-Pacific region, we are excited to welcome Jeanne to lead our team in an important new set of markets.”

Novata is committed to delivering a complete solution for sustainability management, enabling companies to effectively track, measure, and report ESG and carbon data seamlessly within a single platform. As businesses worldwide face increasing demands for transparency and sustainability from various stakeholders, the need for comprehensive ESG data management tools has never been more critical.

“I am thrilled to join Novata, a company that has set the bar incredibly high in leveraging technology for sustainable business practices,” said Joel Raha, Novata’s Chief Technology Officer. “I look forward to innovating alongside our talented team to ensure that our technology solutions continue to deliver excellence and drive positive outcomes for our private market clients globally.”

Since its commercial launch in April 2022, Novata has experienced broad-based global demand, with nearly 7,000 private companies contracted to use the platform. Novata is on a mission to empower private markets to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive form of capitalism.

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“Novata is at a transformative period in its evolution and I am looking forward to being part of this journey,” said Jeanne Lee, Head of APAC Sales at Novata. “Leading Novata’s expansion in the APAC region represents not just an extraordinary opportunity but a profound responsibility. I am committed to guiding our clients in the private markets to fulfill their ESG objectives and adhere to standards, innovate solutions and seize opportunities for sustainable success.”