In this Episode of Leadership Beyond Borders, Kimberli Lewis welcomes Wendi Sturgis, Senior Vice President International at Yext, for a powerful conversation about leadership, disruption, and what AI-driven discovery means for brands today .

This episode explores a pivotal moment in digital transformation — one that feels strikingly familiar to those who have lived through previous platform shifts, from the early internet to search and social media. But this time, AI is fundamentally reshaping how brands are discovered, interpreted, and trusted.

About the Guest

Wendi Sturgis is Senior Vice President International at Yext, leading strategy and growth outside North America with a focus on EMEA.

She brings decades of experience across technology, ecommerce and digital innovation, with senior roles at Yahoo!, Oracle and Gartner.

As CEO of Cleverbridge, a global ecommerce and subscription platform, she drove growth and expanded its partner ecosystem.

Previously CEO of Yext Europe and an early member of Yext's leadership team, she played a key role in establishing and scaling the company's European operations.

Her career reflects a strong commitment to innovation, customer focus and diversity in technology, alongside board roles including Sabre and the Georgia Tech Foundation.

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is a leading brand visibility platform built for a world where discovery happens across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites and direct channels.

Powered by more than 2 billion trusted data points and integrated products, Yext gives brands clarity, control and confidence across digital touchpoints.

Through real-time insights and AI-driven recommendations.

Guest social media

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendisturgis/

-Website: https://www.yext.com/

Host social media

- Website: www.siinda.org

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1

https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/