Zywave brings in C-suite duo

Software program-as-a-service (SaaS) insurtech options supplier Zywave has employed Martin Simoncic (pictured left) and Christian G. Kasper (pictured proper) as chief govt and govt vp & chief monetary officer, respectively.

Collectively, the C-suite hires deliver greater than 30 years of expertise within the SaaS trade to Zywave, which is supported by Clearlake Capital Group and Aurora Capital Companions.

Clearlake accomplice and managing director Prashant Mehrotra and vp Erik Hansen famous in a joint assertion: “We’re lucky to have skilled software program executives reminiscent of Martin and Chris be part of Zywave as CEO and CFO, respectively, and we look ahead to partnering with the corporate’s broader administration crew to speed up the expansion of the enterprise organically and proceed to propel Zywave’s buy-and-build initiatives within the insurance coverage expertise trade.”

They highlighted how the brand new management, mixed with Clearlake’s operational enchancment methodology, will additional help Zywave’s strategic route.

Josh Klinefelter, accomplice at Aurora, echoed the sentiment, citing the duo’s credentials: “Martin and Chris every have a monitor document of main modern SaaS firms, which is why we consider they’re a pure match to assist Zywave obtain its potential. We look ahead to supporting Martin, Chris, the remainder of the administration crew, and Zywave’s many proficient workers in the course of the firm’s subsequent section of development.”

Simoncic beforehand held management roles at PROS Holdings, the place he served as president of its B2B enterprise and likewise had titles reminiscent of chief buyer officer and vp of product administration. He frolicked at Vertafore as properly.

Reflecting on his new function, the CEO remarked: “That is an thrilling time to be at Zywave, and I’m honored to hitch the corporate and lead the following chapter of its journey whereas constructing upon Zywave’s monitor document of trade management.”

Kasper, who stepped in as CFO, additionally has an in depth background in monetary management, significantly in cloud-based software program corporations. His most up-to-date function was finance chief at EnterpriseDB Company. He additionally beforehand held the CFO place at Reflexis Techniques.

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