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Launch helps organizations move from pilots to production, from isolated AI initiatives to enterprise-scale transformation. And we do it quickly.
Leadership
Experienced operators, builders, and strategists leading transformation worldwide.
John Cipolla
President
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Nick Polachek
EVP, Global AI Strategy and Transformation
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Jess Lampe
Global Lead Technologist
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Jason Talley
Managing Director
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Andy Bagley
VP, Global Growth & Recruiting
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Gerard Kane
EVP, Global Growth
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Ravi Cherukuri
Managing Director, Launch India
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Matias Arturo
Managing Director, Latin America
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Managing Director, Latin America
Matias Arturo serves as Managing Director for Latin America at Launch Consulting where he leads the growth of the region's Centers of Excellence and helps clients accelerate business and digital transformation through best-in-class consulting and delivery capabilities. He works with organizations across industries to define strategy, lead complex transformation initiatives, deliver sustainable business outcomes, and change their trajectories.
With more than 25 years of consulting experience, Matias has led large-scale business and technology transformation programs throughout Latin America and the Middle East. His expertise spans strategic transformation, organizational change, and the design and implementation of digital solutions that help organizations adapt and grow. Prior to joining Launch, he advised clients across Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and beyond, and is a recognized thought leader who has served as a speaker and panelist at industry forums.
Matias holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Buenos Aires and an Executive Master's Degree from IPADE Business School in Mexico.
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Managing Director, Launch India
As Managing Director of Launch India, Ravi Cherukuri oversees operations supporting Launch and The Planet Group, leading teams that deliver software development, IT services, and digital transformation initiatives while partnering closely with colleagues and clients across the globe.
With more than 30+ years of supporting global clients, Ravi has seen firsthand that successful delivery extends beyond technical expertise. It requires reliability, proactive communication, and seamless collaboration across time zones to build lasting partnerships.
As Launch continues expanding its global capabilities, Ravi is excited about the opportunity to strengthen collaboration across the U.S., India, and LATAM — combining each region's unique strengths to deliver innovation at scale, around-the-clock support, and exceptional outcomes for clients worldwide.
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EVP, Global Growth
EVP of Global Growth Gerard Kane has enjoyed a diverse career in technology, with an emphasis on growth-oriented transformation companies. Skilled in building and leading diverse teams, on both a national and global basis, Gerard has executive experience in Fortune 500 companies as well as in entrepreneurial startups.
Throughout his 30+ year career, Gerard has maintained a strong focus on transformative trends, such as AI, data, cloud computing and security, always prioritizing client-focused innovation. Gerard has worked with major integrators like Accenture and, before joining Launch, led Atos’ North America Cloud Growth and Partnership teams.
On the personal side, Gerard and his wife reside in Alexandria, Virginia and have two children. In his free time, he participates in offshore sailing competitions, concentrating on long-distance races with his sailboat “Citizen Kane.” He also volunteers as a race director, most recently managing the U.S. Open Sailing Championships.
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VP, Global Growth & Recruiting
Andy Bagley leads Account Management and Global Recruiting at Launch and has grown alongside the company for nearly 18 years, experiencing its evolution from an early startup through The Planet Group’s acquisition and the integration of Launch, Strive, and Future State.
An executive with a proven history of leading AI-driven, enterprise-wide sales and recruiting best practices in high-growth organizations, Andy’s career began in production‑focused recruiting and sales roles before evolving into leadership of these functions. He is recognized for his inspirational leadership, consistently cultivating high-performing teams in diverse settings.
Outside of work, Andy’s time is spent chasing the Bagley Circus—made up of his twin girls, his wife, and their dog—around the Chicago suburbs.
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Managing Director
Launch’s Managing Director, Jason Talley, is a senior tech and consulting executive with deep experience building, scaling, and operating AI-enabled teams. Driven by a mission to help teams do great work and continually improve, he focuses on making systems, processes, and culture work together in a practical way that drives real outcomes.
Jason joined Launch in 2025 as a Managing Director leading the Delivery and Management Consulting organizations. Before joining the firm, Jason was Vice President and Head of Delivery for Atos Cloud in North America. He has held leadership roles at Canonical, Switchfly, and Peer 1 Hosting, with a consistent focus on agile transformation.
Jason holds a master’s degree in Information Systems from Kennesaw State University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. Outside of work, Jason is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and instructor and enjoys traveling with his family whenever he gets the chance.
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Global Lead Technologist
Jess Lampe leads Launch’s Technology Council and serves as the Global Lead Technologist. In his role, he focuses on aligning tech expertise across teams and supporting consistency in how digital and AI-driven transformations are delivered to Fortune 1000 clients.
Jess’ career spans global consulting, cloud architecture, and platform delivery, with deep expertise in Google Cloud, data platforms, and applied AI. Prior to Launch, he held senior roles at Deloitte and Maven Wave (an Atos/Eviden company), as well as served as a Google Cloud Architect working on predictive maintenance solutions for theme parks, data platforms for point-of-sales systems, and more. Earlier in his career, he led globally distributed teams, automating infrastructure management for private clouds deployed around the world. Prior to that, he co-founded or worked at startups in the mobile app space.
Outside of work, Jess brings a global, service-oriented perspective shaped by his time as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia. He is an avid endurance athlete who enjoys racing and has competed in the U.S. Marine Corps 50K as well as the Chicago Marathon multiple times.
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EVP, Global AI Strategy and Transformation
Nick Polachek is a consulting leader who has deep experience driving digital transformations for clients. He has a breadth of experience across business and technology strategy, large-scale people and process changes, and complex tech implementations.
Nick joined Launch in 2025 as the EVP, Global AI Strategy and Transformation, overseeing managing consulting and technology services. Previously, he was Managing Director at Maven Wave Partners and held a variety of roles leading advisory, industry solutions, delivery, and client partnerships. Nick started his career in financial engineering at Bank of America before working at Deloitte and Accenture.
Nick holds an M.A. and a B.S. in Economics from Miami University in Ohio and is a CFA charterholder.
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President
John Cipolla joined Launch in 2024 and has 30+ years of experience as an accomplished Fortune 500 and GSI executive, focused on client outcomes and leading high-performance teams.
He has served in CEO, EVP, and Managing Director roles across startups, global corporations, and enterprise consulting firms like Sprint Telecom, Calence Consulting, AT&T, Insight Enterprises, Atos/Eviden, and Accenture. During his career, John has served on different boards, led teams across a broad set of industries and services focused on leading technologies, global business development, partnership & alliances, business transformation, and merger & acquisitions.
Outside of work, John enjoys traveling to unique global destinations and spending time with his grandchildren. John’s also an outdoor enthusiast who likes to hike and attend all types of sporting events.
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