Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, November 13, 2024 – Sorenson, a global leader in communication solutions for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing communities, has announced the appointment of Paget Alves as its new Chief Executive Officer. Alves, who has served as Chairman of the Board, will now lead the organization in its next phase of innovation and growth. Jorge Rodriguez, who has been at the helm since 2021, will transition to the role of Board Advisor, leveraging his expertise and advocacy to strengthen relationships with consumer and community groups.
For over two decades, Sorenson has been a pioneer in developing transformative communication technologies and services, enabling more than 140 million conversations annually. Alves’ strategic leadership as Chairman has been pivotal in driving the company’s dedication to innovation, operational success, and unwavering support for the communities it serves.
“Serving as Sorenson’s CEO has been an extraordinary journey, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together,” shared Jorge Rodriguez, Board Advisor. “Paget’s leadership approach aligns closely with our culture of service, collaboration, and impact, ensuring Sorenson continues to thrive and build on our established momentum.”
Paget Alves, incoming CEO, added, “Jorge’s three-year roadmap for Sorenson—driving R&D and technology enhancements, exploring M&A opportunities, and strengthening our partnerships—has positioned us well for the future. My focus is now on continuing Sorenson’s mission to deliver transformative communication tools for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. We will remain steadfast in driving innovation and operational excellence to serve these communities and beyond.”
Alves brings over 30 years of experience as an operating executive in the telecommunications sector. He previously served as Chief Sales Officer at Sprint Corporation, where he also held leadership roles as President of the Business Markets Group. Alves is a director at Assurant, Inc., Synchrony Financial, Yum! Brands, Inc., and Ariel Alternatives—Sorenson’s parent company.
Recognized by Savoy magazine as one of the Most Influential Black Corporate Directors in 2023, Alves holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations and a J.D. from Cornell University.
About Sorenson
Sorenson is a global leader in language services, combining patented technology with human-centric solutions to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Sorenson facilitates over 140 million conversations annually through services such as call captioning, video relay, sign language and spoken language interpreting, and real-time captioning. Beyond enabling communication, Sorenson creates inclusive workplaces, drives job creation, and saves lives through interpreted emergency and health services.
Sorenson is a portfolio company of Ariel Alternatives LLC’s Project Black Fund®, which focuses on scaling sustainable minority-owned businesses as leading vendors to Fortune 500 companies. The company is also committed to minimizing its environmental impact while fostering communication accessibility for underrepresented communities.
Click Here to Join HR TODAY WhatsApp Channel
Read Also : Cultivating Safe Spaces: The Strategic Role of L&D in Workplace Well-being
