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Charles Layne

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Chief Executive Officer and Director at GPS Insight
📍 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Charles Layne is the CEO of GPS Insight, an award-winning leader specializing in scaling SaaS and technology companies through M&A and organic growth. An alumnus of Arizona State University, he is recognized for building world-class teams. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, strategic, and supportive leader.

As a second-generation Phoenix native, Charles is deeply invested in his community. He serves on the board of STEP, a non-profit empowering low-income students to attend college. He describes himself as hyper-competitive, a trait developed from playing sports, and values working with high-energy, ethical people.

He won CEO of the Year from the Arizona Commerce Authority and was recently named a 2024 Phoenix Titan 100.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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SaaS Company Scaling
He has a proven track record of leading private equity-owned SaaS companies, like GPS Insight and PatientNow, into periods of record growth.
Team & Culture Building
His leadership hallmark is building world-class teams and harmonizing cultures, especially after mergers. He emphasizes creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Chief Executive Officer and Director
GPS Insight
4-2023
Member Board of Directors
Lumistry
Member Board of Directors
Layne Family Foundation
Member Board of Directors
STEP - Student Expedition Program
11-2020 - 6-2023
Chief Executive Officer and Director
PatientNow
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Education
Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University
Global Leadership Certificate
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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