Episode 133

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5th Jun 2024

Ep 133: Blending Cultures in Mergers & Acquisitions: Insights from Claire Milligan, CEO of Aimably

On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & #KeynoteSpeaker) and Claire Milligan (CEO of Aimably) as they share expert strategies on effectively blending organizational cultures during mergers and acquisitions. Learn how executives can navigate cultural integration to ensure a smooth transition and foster a unified, thriving workplace.

Guest Bio:

Claire Milligan is a problem-solver to her core. Whether she’s helping businesses transform their cloud spending or volunteering as a ski patroller, she’s always seeking best-in-class solutions. After Claire got her BA in Psychology and MA in communications from Stanford, she worked in a variety of businesses from marketing to UX to General Manager of Tallie and SpringAhead. At each job, she gained training and skills that prepared her for her biggest challenge to date: becoming the CEO of startup Aimably.


Most businesses spend more than they need to on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for services that they either don’t understand or don’t need. Claire wanted to help those companies determine what configuration of services they actually require and help them get the most bang for their buck. At Aimably, the goal is to help growing businesses spend smarter and minimize their cloud billing pains. Claire’s ability to distill complex subjects into teachable ideas has made it easier for scaling leaders to leverage cloud cost insights that will help their companies thrive. When she isn’t solving problems for her clients, Claire enjoys spending time with her wife and two kids, doing needlepoint projects, advocating for organizations focused on immigrant’s rights, and hitting the slopes at Alpine Meadows.

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Alex D. Tremble

Alex D. Tremble is an award-winning speaker, author, and leadership expert who has over a decade of experience coaching and advising some of our nation’s most senior level government leaders. He is also the host of The Alex Tremble Show, which is focused on providing ambitious leaders with the leadership and career advancement skills required to excel as senior and executive leaders.

Alex began his career managing three government-wide senior leadership development programs, and quickly went on to establish the Tremble Influence Academy, while publishing two bestselling books ("Reaching Senior Leadership: 10 Growth Strategies Every Government Leader Should Know” and “The GPS Guide to Success”) geared towards helping leaders gain influence and attain career success. Alex is a Leadership Center for Excellence 40 under 40 honoree and is passionate and committed to helping our leaders across the world reach their highest potential; personally, and professionally. In addition to his speaking, he serves as the Chief Culture Officer for America’s second largest national conservation corps; American Conservation Experience. Alex received his Bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology from William Penn University and his Master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Baltimore. Please visit AlexTremble.com to gain the tools and strategies you need to reach your leadership and career goals.