{"id":10790,"date":"2026-02-02T04:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tlcx.com\/?p=10790"},"modified":"2026-02-02T05:07:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T05:07:33","slug":"announcement-dejon-gaines-joins-tlcx-as-chief-technology-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tlcx.com\/announcement-dejon-gaines-joins-tlcx-as-chief-technology-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement: DeJon Gaines Joins TLCx as Chief Technology Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Exciting news from TLCx!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to welcome&nbsp;<strong>DeJon Gaines<\/strong>&nbsp;as our new&nbsp;<strong>Chief Technology Officer (CTO)<\/strong>, effective February 2, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DeJon brings 20+ years of leadership in enterprise digital transformations from Conduent, Xerox, and Affiliated Computer Services. He\u2019s driven measurable outcomes through cloud architecture, AI-driven solutions, cybersecurity, and high-performing teams\u2014perfectly aligning tech strategy with business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At TLCx, DeJon will lead our technology vision, advancing&nbsp;<strong>TLCx LaunchPad\u2122<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 our modular, AI-powered CX platform \u2014 and propelling&nbsp;<strong>TLCx Vision 2030<\/strong>&nbsp;forward: building sustainable value through responsible AI, human ingenuity, and ESG principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;DeJon is a transformative leader whose expertise in AI-augmented platforms aligns seamlessly with our people-first philosophy,&#8221; said&nbsp;<strong>Tom Cardella<\/strong>, Founder and CEO. &#8220;He\u2019ll be key to strengthening LaunchPad\u2122 and delivering future-ready CX innovation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bryan Gray<\/strong>, Chief Commercial Officer, added: &#8220;DeJon\u2019s arrival is a game-changer. Partnering with him, we\u2019ll combine human-centered CX with next-gen AI, cloud, and automation to solve clients\u2019 toughest challenges\u2014scaling empathy, driving outcomes, and creating real competitive advantage.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DeJon shared: &#8220;Technology is about transformation. I\u2019m joining TLCx to help harness it as a true differentiator\u2014building capabilities that drive growth and innovation through AI, cloud, and human-centered design. Honored to contribute to Vision 2030 and LaunchPad\u2122.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome, DeJon! Excited for what\u2019s ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0As a certified veteran-owned, 100% employee-owned CX leader, TLCx continues to elevate experiences where empathy meets intelligent automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exciting news from TLCx! We\u2019re thrilled to welcome&nbsp;DeJon Gaines&nbsp;as our new&nbsp;Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective February 2, 2026. DeJon brings 20+ years of leadership in enterprise digital transformations from Conduent, Xerox, and Affiliated Computer Services. He\u2019s driven measurable outcomes through cloud architecture, AI-driven solutions, cybersecurity, and high-performing teams\u2014perfectly aligning tech strategy with business goals. At TLCx, DeJon will lead our technology vision, advancing&nbsp;TLCx LaunchPad\u2122&nbsp;\u2014 our modular, AI-powered CX platform \u2014 and propelling&nbsp;TLCx Vision 2030&nbsp;forward: building sustainable value through responsible AI, human ingenuity, and ESG principles. &#8220;DeJon is a transformative leader whose expertise in AI-augmented platforms aligns seamlessly with our people-first philosophy,&#8221; said&nbsp;Tom Cardella, Founder and CEO. &#8220;He\u2019ll be key to strengthening LaunchPad\u2122 and delivering future-ready CX innovation.&#8221; Bryan Gray, Chief Commercial Officer, added: &#8220;DeJon\u2019s arrival is a game-changer. Partnering with him, we\u2019ll combine human-centered CX with next-gen AI, cloud, and automation to solve clients\u2019 toughest challenges\u2014scaling empathy, driving outcomes, and creating real competitive advantage.&#8221; DeJon shared: &#8220;Technology is about transformation. I\u2019m joining TLCx to help harness it as a true differentiator\u2014building capabilities that drive growth and innovation through AI, cloud, and human-centered design. Honored to contribute to Vision 2030 and LaunchPad\u2122.&#8221; Welcome, DeJon! 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