Aquablue names Midwest business development leader

Aquablue said Tuesday it expanded its Midwest commercial presence with the appointment of Marlo Schrieber as senior director of business development, Midwest region. The hire comes as the company grows its U.S. footprint and pushes a simpler operating model for enterprise connectivity.

Why it matters: - Aquablue is adding senior commercial leadership as demand grows for enterprise connectivity models that reduce operational complexity. - The hire supports the company’s push to serve more customers across key U.S. markets, including the Midwest. - The appointment also reinforces Aquablue’s broader expansion strategy after adding staff and opening a new headquarters earlier this year.

What happened: - Aquablue appointed Marlo Schrieber as senior director of business development, Midwest region. - Schrieber is based in Chicago. - Aquablue said the move expands its commercial presence in the Midwest. - Schrieber has more than 15 years of experience working with financial institutions, trading firms and exchanges.

The details: - Schrieber has advised clients on colocation, hybrid environments, disaster recovery, managed hosting and exchange market data connectivity. - Aquablue said Schrieber has built strategic enterprise relationships and driven revenue growth throughout her career. - In her new role, Schrieber will focus on helping organizations across the Midwest simplify global network environments and support long-term growth strategies. - CEO Chris Marino said Schrieber’s background in enterprise infrastructure and financial services makes her a strong addition to the commercial team. - Aquablue said earlier this year that it opened a new headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey. - The company also said it expanded its workforce by more than 40% over the previous year. - Aquablue’s model gives enterprises a single commercial and operational framework for procuring, managing and governing global connectivity. - The company serves healthcare, financial services, media and content, government, education and large enterprise customers. - Aquablue’s website is aquabluenetwork.com.

Between the lines: - The hire suggests Aquablue is leaning into regional selling with experienced operators who already know the needs of regulated and infrastructure-heavy industries. - Schrieber’s comments point to a market where enterprises are juggling multiple providers, cloud environments and geographies, creating pressure for simpler oversight and clearer accountability. - Aquablue is positioning its platform as an alternative to fragmented carrier and contract management.

What's next: - Schrieber will work with Midwest customers, with a particular focus on global financial services. - Aquablue is expected to keep scaling its commercial organization as it expands across North America. - The company said it will continue investing in talent and regional growth as enterprise demand increases.