AVAX One Names COO Pete Wylie as Interim CEO, Launches ZRG Search
AVX•AVAX One CEO Jolie Kahn resigned effective immediately and Chief Operating Officer Pete Wylie has been appointed Interim CEO while retaining COO responsibilities. The board has launched a global search for a permanent successor, engaging ZRG Partners to oversee the recruitment process.
1. Transition Announcement
On July 6, AVAX One announced that CEO Jolie Kahn resigned immediately and that Chief Operating Officer Pete Wylie will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer while continuing his COO responsibilities.
2. Interim CEO Background
Pete Wylie brings deep operational and financial expertise from roles as Chief Financial Officer of Napster Holdings through its 2025 acquisition, CFO/COO of consumer lender CommonBond, and as co-founder of fintech firm Gradible.
3. Permanent CEO Search Process
The Board has formally retained global executive search firm ZRG Partners to conduct a thorough search for a permanent CEO, signaling a structured and comprehensive process to identify the company’s next leader.
