Meet Our Leadership Team
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My experience with their management team has been second to none. I have worked with dozens of vendors at my tenure at FilmTrack and Distillery has set my bar for how to manage partnerships in this space which would include open communication, full transparency, high attention to detail, ownership, personalized relationship management, and friendly professionalism.”
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Kelly Hong
Director of Engineering and Operations, FilmTrack
CEO AND FOUNDER
Andrey Kudievskiy
Andrey has 15+ years of software development leadership experience. An entrepreneur and talented developer in his own right, he now focuses on delivering the teams and products that enable other businesses to succeed.
Within five years of starting his career in tech at age 19, Andrey had played a key role in creating a successful cloud synchronization startup that was sold to a Fortune 500 company. Since relocating the business to the US in 2012, he has overseen the exponential growth that has earned Distillery a rank on the Inc. 5000 every year since 2017.
Operations Director
Tomas Calusio
Tomas Calusio brings over 15 years of experience in corporations and startups to his role as Director of Operations at Distillery. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tomás is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations. Before joining Distillery, he held key roles at American Express, WeWork, and other startups, where he developed his expertise in operational management, strategic planning, and team leadership. Tomás is dedicated to optimizing processes and driving efficiency, contributing significantly to Distillery’s growth and success. He holds a degree in Business Management from Universidad Católica Argentina.
Vice President of Client Success
Lela McCrea
Lela McCrea is a client success and business development leader with 12+ years in sales, account management, and technology services. As Vice President of Client Success at Distillery, she leads global client partnerships, ensuring seamless collaboration and impactful software development solutions.
Since joining Distillery, Lela has played a key role in embedding engineering talent into client projects, accelerating software delivery timelines and driving revenue growth. Her expertise in strategic account management and cross-functional team leadership helps businesses scale and maximize their technology investments.
Before Distillery, Lela built a diverse career spanning marketing, technical recruitment, and business development, honing her ability to connect top-tier talent with organizations in need of innovative solutions. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Dartmouth College and is passionate about building long-term, trust-based relationships that foster growth and efficiency.
Our Trusted Advisory Board
Albert Rees
Executive Vice President
Capgemini Invent
Paul Park
Chief Revenue Officer
Sparrow
