Christine Duque

Co-Founder | Managing Partner

As a leader in data-driven, customer-led, AI-enabled experiences, Christine is recognized as an expert and strategic advisor with a proven track record of delivering customer experience strategies and technology solutions that drive growth for Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies. Her influential executive roles span Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, and prominent marketing agencies within the Aegis Dentsu, Inmar, and United Business Media networks.
Christine has built successful partnerships with technology firms to develop innovative products and services that enhance customer engagement and loyalty. A sought-after keynote speaker, she recently shared her insights at the 2024 World Knowledge Forum, discussing the future of business and humanity with AI.
A passionate advocate for women, diversity, and inclusion in technology, Christine founded DuquesaCD, a media company that produces award-winning content to amplify these discussions. She is a sought-after speaker and the author of the Amazon Best-Selling book “Walking in My Shoes: Shattering Glass Ceilings in Corporate America.” Christine also hosts the podcast “Shattering Glass in Heels,” which addresses challenges faced by women and underrepresented groups in the corporate world, promoting inclusivity and empowerment toward a more equitable future.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Christine engages in philanthropic activities, collaborating with esteemed academic institutions. She serves on the Oxford University Kellogg Commission on Sustainability and the Dean’s Leadership Council for the University of California - Irvine Graduate School.
Her outstanding contributions and leadership recently earned her recognition as a finalist in the Corporate Executive category for the 2023 L.A. Times B2B Publishing Inspirational Women Leadership Award.
Christine holds a degree in Vocal Performance, Music History, and Theory from Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. She is also an accomplished actress and operatic soprano, with a notable debut at Carnegie Hall.

Enrique Aceves

Co-Founder | Managing Partner

Enrique leads cutting-edge product development and innovation strategies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and top technology partners in data, AI, and CX platforms, he establishes global, data-driven, customer-focused, and AI-enabled enterprises, proven by his track record with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Recognized as the 2024 LA Times B2b Banking and Finance Visionary, Enrique champions data democratization to drive immediate enterprise growth, excelling in AI implementation and customer transformation. A sought-after thought leader in customer experience and technology, he presents at prestigious industry events and advises on the Salesforce Client Advisory Board.

Lilit Davtyan

Co-Founder | Partner

Lilit is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience as a former CEO and CFO. Her extensive background encompasses private business and tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). With a proven track record of successfully guiding fast-growing private companies and industry recognition as “CEO of the Year” and ”CFO of the Year,” Lilit is highly sought after as a trusted advisor on business transformation. She is an alumna of Woodbury University with a B.B.A. degree and has furthered her education by earning a Master’s degree from USC Marshall School of Business.

Tophe Enerio

Client Partner

Tophe excels in driving successful digital transformations across industries. With a focus on cross-functional team leadership, process re-engineering, and product portfolio management, he consistently delivers exceptional results. Tophe brings extensive expertise in Salesforce, having leveraged this platform to optimize customer relationship management and drive operational efficiency. His proven track record spans revolutionizing marketing models in technology and payments sectors, enhancing customer experiences in retail, and deploying innovative marketing services in the pharmaceutical industry. Passionate about innovation and transformational leadership, Tophe focuses on program and product management, marketing technology, customer experience, and marketing automation to propel organizations towards sustainable growth.

Scott Linzer

Chief Business Officer

Scott comes to Alonsera with 30 years of experience in technology, advertising, and business development, demonstrating a strong commitment to uncovering new opportunities and building strategic relationships that drive value for stakeholders. He has held senior-level positions at Havas, MediaMath, iCrossing, and Lumen, among others. His specialties include selling solution-based technologies across enterprises at a global scale.

Creative Experience Strategy Lead

Manisha Khemlani

Manisha is a seasoned marketing professional with expertise in both B2C and B2B sectors. Her career has provided her with a deep understanding of marketing, distribution, and retail strategies for international brands, excelling in strategic business planning and multi-channel development to craft data-driven approaches that deliver results.
Her diverse industry experience includes financial services, healthcare, media, consumer goods, retail, luxury fashion, beauty, education, and oil and gas, allowing her to adapt marketing strategies effectively across markets.
Manisha blends strategic insight, creativity, and leadership with a results-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and a passion for mentoring high-performance teams. Her proven track record includes delivering impactful customer experiences and campaigns. At Alonsera, she nurtures a culture of innovation, refining creative strategies to meet evolving market demands. Dedicated to driving brand success, Manisha believes that meaningful consumer connections are essential for sustained growth.

Prince Kriphiphat

Executive Associate

Born in Thailand and raised in Singapore, Prince brings a diverse global perspective to his role as an Executive Associate at Alonsera. He focuses on integrating business transformation technology practices to optimize operations and is dedicated to innovating business functions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Before joining Alonsera, Prince served as a Technology Functional Analyst in Southern California, where he effectively bridged the gap between finance and technology teams. His collaborative approach enabled process improvements and operational efficiencies, underscoring his passion for integrating these fields.
Prince graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and earned a Master’s in Finance (MSF) from USC's Marshall School of Business through the Progressive Degree Program (PDP). He is committed to ongoing professional development in global financial markets and is currently a CFA Level II Candidate, eager to apply his skills in quantitative analysis and statistical modeling to develop investment strategies aimed at maximizing risk-adjusted returns.

Intern

Brian Lin

Brian currently serves as an intern at Alonsera, where he is gaining valuable insights into business operations, team management, and consulting. Born in Southern California and raised in Taiwan, he attended the Waldorf School and later studied cello at the Orange County School of the Arts. Now pursuing a Music Major with a Business Minor at the University of California Irvine (UCI). Brian integrates his artistic talents with business acumen. His musical journey began as both a pianist and cellist while competing internationally as a member of the Taiwan Sailing Team. Growing up in a business-oriented family sparked his interest in entrepreneurship and problem-solving. Throughout college, Brian has held various roles in advertising, accounting, and consulting, including internships with a social media advertising firm and Experience for Mankind Advertising Agency. He aspires to continue bridging the gap between music and business, leveraging his diverse experiences to create impactful solutions.

Nikos Acuña

Co-Founder | CEO Aion Labs
Alonsera Strategic Partner

Nikos is a pioneering AI researcher, technologist, and founder with over two decades of pioneering experience in AI/ML/NLP platform development, business transformation, and systems engineering. As CEO and Co-Founder of Aion Labs, he has built and operationalized AI R&D innovation labs with blue chip tech companies like Rocket Fuel, Sizmek/Amazon, and Domo. Having deployed AI data products that have generated more than $300m in revenue worldwide, he remains at the vanguard of machine-augmented design, data sovereignty, and planetary-scale computation.
Nikos’s approach seamlessly integrates deep technical expertise with a design-centered perspective, ensuring technology empowers people and brands to thrive in the era of AGI. By merging computer vision, systems engineering, and generative diffusion models, he unlocks new frontiers of growth and operational excellence for consumer brands, enterprise leaders, creative visionaries, and tech innovators.

Our Team