Mandy Long
Exec Chair | CEO | Product | Technology | AI/ML | Private Equity
- Role
- Chair of the Board of Directors at ShiftKey
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mandy Long
CEO, Board Member & Chief Product Officer with 15+ years of proven leadership driving complex transformations and value creation across global software, hardware, services, and AI-driven businesses ($100M–$3B+). Experienced senior executive with expertise spanning the complete business lifecycle from startup acceleration and turnaround management to profitable scaling and strategic exits.Core Competencies: Portfolio strategy and optimization, technology strategy/emerging markets, complex restructurings and turnarounds, M&A strategy and execution, capital markets and fundraising, profitable growth acceleration, and transformational leadership for both private equity-backed and publicly traded assets.Technology & Innovation Leadership: Recognized pioneer in leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies to drive operational excellence and accelerate strategic growth. Patent holder and inventor with deep expertise across edge computing, AI orchestration, computer vision, NLP/NLU, and enterprise automation. Proven ability to translate complex technical capabilities into scalable business value and market differentiation.Industry Expertise & Market Depth: Demonstrated success across highly regulated and emerging industries including Healthcare (EHR, Medical Devices, Clearinghouse), National Security & Defense Technology, Enterprise Middleware, IT Operations & Automation, and SaaS/Cloud Platforms. Expert in navigating complex regulatory environments while driving innovation and growth.Operational Excellence: Track record of designing and executing large-scale organizational transformations, implementing scalable operational frameworks, and building high-performance teams. Automation-first leader with expertise in driving customer-centric innovation, talent acquisition and retention, and sustainable competitive advantage creation.Security & Compliance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with extensive experience in secure environments and regulated markets, enabling leadership of mission-critical initiatives requiring the highest levels of operational security and compliance.
Experience
Chair of the Board of Directors
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
Connecticut College
B.A., Economics
2004 — 2008
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