New Moves at YellowBird: Welcome Two Powerhouse Leaders to Our Board of Directors

August 27, 2025

Join us in welcoming this incredible dynamic duo to #TeamYellowBird

We’ve just added two incredible visionaries to our Board of Directors: Joe Hegener and Jim Fitzpatrick.

This is a big deal! Why? Because it signals another major boost to the brainpower, strategy, and momentum driving YellowBird forward.

More experience. Bigger vision. Even stronger leadership. ⚡

With Joe and Jim on board, we’re leveling up, and that means bigger wins, faster growth, and even more value for our customers, partners, and the entire YellowBird community.

👉 Let’s start with Joe: a strategic heavy-hitter with a sharp eye for growth and a deep belief in what we’re building. Joe now serves as our Series Seed-1 Director. He is the Founder and CIO of
Asterozoa Capital Management and previously held leadership roles at PIMCO and BlackRock. Joe’s not just here to advise: he’s here to build. And he’s already rolling up his sleeves and diving in to drive us forward.

👉 And then there’s Jim. With over 30 years leading global teams across financial services, travel, tech, and software, he’s seen it all—and scaled it all. Jim’s been CIO at
Intuit and Experian, and held senior roles at American Express and Sabre Corporation. He knows how to wrangle complex operations, turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions, and lead with a global mindset (he’s lived and worked on both sides of the Atlantic).

Bringing Joe and Jim on board is a clear signal that YellowBird is scaling up for its next chapter.

With their knowledge, experience, and belief in our mission, we’re more fired up than ever to keep growing, innovating, and leading a true transformation in the EHS world.

Welcome to the flock, Joe and Jim!


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