Kari Marquis of First Advantage Wins Gold in 2023 Globee® Awards for Women in Business 

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of employment background screening and verification solutions, today announced its Chief Revenue Officer Kari Marquis has been recognized for her outstanding achievements at the esteemed 16th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Women in Business.

The annual program, renowned for its commitment to recognizing women’s excellence in business, named Marquis, a Gold Globee Winner for Female Executive of the Year in the Information Technology Products or Services category.

The 16th Annual Globee Awards for Women in Business celebrates women-led organizations and individuals who have showcased exceptional dedication and innovation across various business categories. The esteemed accolade applauds remarkable customer service, innovation, leadership and more. With participants ranging from pioneering startups to established corporations, the awards program embraces organizations of all sizes and industries. Marquis was recognized for improved customer engagement, retention and satisfaction at First Advantage.

Marquis shared, “I am honored to be named a Gold Globee winner. This recognition is a testament to our work at First Advantage and our team’s efforts to deliver exceptional customer experiences. We are committed to providing innovative solutions and services, and this award validates the positive changes we’re making in our industry.”

Marquis, an industry veteran well-versed in leading customer-focused teams, joined First Advantage in 2016 and has since held several key leadership roles. Initially joining as Vice President of Customers Sales, Marquis was quickly promoted to Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sales, and then Senior Vice President, Customer Success. In 2021, Marquis was promoted to the role of Chief Customer Officer, Americas before becoming Chief Revenue Officer in May of this year.

Over the last two years, Marquis built and developed a team of customer-obsessed individuals to deliver value-based customer interactions and build brand loyalty. She leads her team to continuously serve customers with a unique partnership approach of engagement and ongoing solution consultation to drive best-in-class risk mitigation programs. Through these efforts, she brought the voice of the customer into First Advantage to meet the market’s evolving needs. Her leadership aligned internal teams to build for quick adoption, more accessible features, and best-in-class experiences.

San Madan, President of Globee Awards, wholeheartedly congratulated the winners, stating, “Heartiest congratulations to the extraordinary victors of the 16th Annual 2023 Globee Awards for Women in Business. May your success serve as an inspiration and catalyst for others to reach greater heights. Here’s to your ongoing triumphs and the enduring positive impact you make.”

The rigorous judging process involved over 180 esteemed experts from around the globe, representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the complete list of this year’s winners, visit https://globeeawards.com/women-in-business.

In addition to the Globee Awards, First Advantage has received several awards in 2023, including being named a gold 2023 Stevie^® Winner for Sales & Customer Service for Frontline Customer Service Team of the Year – Technology Industries and a bronze 2023 Stevie^® Winner for Sales & Customer Service for Achievement in Customer Service.