# Dan Geelhoed

Type: Person

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### SpendMend CEO Transition: Founder Exits After 34 Years for $150M Growth
2026-08-12 10:42:05 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

SpendMend's appointment of Trey Cook as CEO ends founder Dan Geelhoed's 34-year run, highlighting critical HR challenges in executive succession and cultural integration. For HR leaders, the move offers lessons in talent strategy, change management, and the impact of private equity ownership on workforce dynamics. Cook's $150M+ revenue experience signals a scaling intent that will ripple through the organization.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/spendmend-ceo-transition-hr-implications

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