Visual Edge IT Inc. has announced the appointment of James Hwang as CEO, effective July 7, 2025. He will also join the company's board of directors. Hwang succeeds Austin Vanchieri, who will transition to the role of executive chair of the board of directors after more than three decades of executive leadership. Vanchieri will continue to provide strategic leadership in his role of executive chair.

Hwang brings to Visual Edge IT a distinguished track record of operational excellence and transformational leadership in the IT services sector. He most recently served as CEO of 1Path Holdings, a comprehensive IT services and consulting firm based in Atlanta. Prior to that, Hwang led Cal Net Technology Group, one of the foundational companies that became the nationwide IT managed services platform known as NexusTek. Under his leadership, Cal Net was honored as Channel Futures' MSP of the Year.

"It has been an incredible honor to lead Visual Edge IT for more than 31 years," Vanchieri said. "Our team has built a resilient and innovative organization that now spans more than 70 markets across the U.S, and with James's experience and leadership, I'm confident Visual Edge is well-positioned to be a leader in the next era of industry growth and technology innovation."

"I am excited and honored to join Visual Edge IT at such an important moment in its journey," Hwang said. "I look forward to working with our employees, customers and partners to accelerate innovation, enhance value and expand our national reach."

The appointment marks a pivotal milestone in Visual Edge IT's ongoing transformation into a comprehensive national technology solutions provider. Hwang's leadership will focus on scaling service offerings, deepening customer relationships and driving growth across both IT services and office technology platforms.

In other news, Visual Edge IT has announced the promotion of Daniel Torres to market vice president, responsible for the Charlotte, North Carolina, marketplace.

He is an exceptional leader, and this well-earned promotion is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his team, hark work and commitment to the Visual Edge IT core values. Torres is the perfect person to carry the torch in Charlotte.

Outside of Visual Edge IT, he served as proud member of the United States Marine Corps. He has two incredible kids, is an avid runner and has a passion for music.