“We are happy to announce that Chelsea Thomas and David Maloney are joining the growing team at ACT | The App Association,” said executive director Morgan Reed.

Chelsea Thomas, most recently of Apple’s government affairs team and former international trade advisor for the Senate Finance Committee, joins the organization as Vice President of Operations. David Maloney, former director of strategic partnerships and innovation at National League of Cities, also joins ACT | The App Association as its new Director of Membership and Strategic Partnerships.

“Chelsea and David bring more than three decades of experience in policy areas impacting the app economy and the tech industry,” continued Reed. “They are excellent additions to the App Association as we meet the needs of innovators in a $120 billion marketplace that continues to grow at a dramatic pace.

“Every day, startups and app companies face challenges around data security, privacy, and highly regulated industries. The expertise Chelsea and David bring will help us tackle these issues and provide critical guidance to our members.”