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Authority Brands Appoints Ryan Bowes as Chief Growth and Transformation Officer, Advancing the Home Services Franchisor's Next Phase of Growth
Authority Brands, one of the largest multi-brand home services franchisors in the United States, today announced the appointment of Ryan Bowes as Chief Growth and Transformation Officer. Bowes joins a leadership team that expanded in recent months with the additions of Jay Caiafa as Chief Executive Officer, Josh Greear as Chief Financial Officer, and Steve Clemente as President and COO of Trade Brands. He will be a member of the executive leadership team as the company advances its next phase of
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