BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — C1, a global technology solution provider focused on elevating connected human experiences, today announced the appointment of Cem Tanyel as Chief Operating Officer (COO), responsible for driving global operational excellence and continued innovation. Tanyel brings decades of experience in leading operational transformation, optimizing business models, and delivering customer-centric solutions across multiple industries.

Tanyel’s appointment as the company’s first COO will accelerate C1’s ability to simplify and streamline the end-to-end business, while delivering highly engineered services and solutions that leverage the latest innovations, enabled by AI, to meet clients’ needs. Tanyel will lead initiatives that increase operational efficiency, enable scalable growth, and deliver solutions that combine C1’s engineering expertise with industry-leading professional and managed services.

C1 CEO Jeffrey Russell shared his confidence in Cem’s leadership and expertise, stating, “Cem brings a wealth of knowledge in operational excellence and services, as well as a proven commitment to a client-first approach. His leadership will be pivotal in driving operational excellence and keeping us anchored to our mission of delivering exceptional customer value and elevating connected human experiences. In this role, Cem will lead operations that fuel growth, pioneer innovative services, and consistently exceed our clients’ expectations.”

Cem Tanyel’s career spans over 20 years of leadership in technology, software, and services organizations. Tanyel’s expertise in streamlining operations, enhancing organizational agility, and leveraging cutting-edge technology has consistently delivered operational performance improvements and created a sustainable competitive advantage. Most recently, he served as CEO of RedMane Technology, where he led business transformation, achieving a 25% revenue increase. His leadership experience includes executive leadership roles at Sabre Corp., Kony Corp., and McKesson Corp., where he drove technological advancements and fostered collaborative, results-oriented cultures. He has a deep commitment to innovation and empowering teams to deliver exceptional client success.

About C1

C1, a global technology solution provider, is transforming businesses with AI-powered solutions that elevate connected human experiences. Through advisory, professional, and managed services, C1 ensures seamless integration across communications, infrastructure, and security. C1 solutions are tailored to align with client goals to drive innovation and operational excellence. Through partnerships with leading technology providers and an engineering team holding over 7,000 certifications, C1 empowers enterprises to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced digital world. At C1, it’s about turning complex challenges into meaningful solutions, enabling businesses to design, deploy, and manage technology that delivers impactful outcomes. Learn more at oneC1.com.

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