Ian Kieninger ranks among the technology industry’s top executives and entrepreneurs. As CEO and Co-Founder of AVANT, Ian and his global team are committed to empowering Trusted Advisors, helping them navigate the ever-changing technology landscape with the knowledge and support to prepare for the future.

Prior to AVANT, Ian oversaw various advanced business units at CDW, a Fortune 500 provider of technology products and services. There he helped build one of the largest carrier services and telephony practices in the country. His team focused on designing a wide range of solutions spanning unified communication, mobility, IP telephony, and telecom services. Prior to CDW, Ian had various management roles within AT&T, which included enterprise and global sales, product management, and indirect channel experience.

Often featured in top industry podcasts and international media such as Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CRN, and CEO World Magazine, Ian helps to guide the evolution of technology through his in-depth experience, insight, and industry relationships.

Ian regularly serves the technology industry as a keynote speaker and is grateful to have been recognized with several awards, notably the Channel Influencer and Circle of Excellence awards by Channel Futures.

Ian is passionate about giving back to the technology industry and his community. He serves on numerous boards, including the Young Professional's Organization (YPO), Technology Channel Association (TCA), the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, dozens of AVANT vendor advisory boards, and Root23 Agency, a marketing and branding agency that Ian co-founded.

Ian has a bachelor's degree in business with a minor in finance from Miami University. Ian has three daughters, one of whom currently attends Marburn.