Unit4, a provider of enterprise cloud applications for people-centric organizations, has announced the appointment of Simon Paris as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ettling. Paris is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in the technology sector, having held leadership roles at Infor and SAP. Most notably, he served as the CEO of Finastra, where he transformed the company into one of the largest financial technology providers globally. Under his leadership, Finastra implemented innovative growth strategies that expanded its reach and market presence. Paris specializes in driving organizational change and scaling operations positions.
Ettling expressed confidence in Paris’ vision and leadership, saying that “he brings a unique ability to inspire teams and the vision to guide Unit4 through its next phase of growth. Simon has all the qualities needed to build on this foundation and lead us toward our ambitious goal of $1.1 billion in revenue.” Paris expressed his honor at stepping into the role of CEO at Unit4, describing the company as having a remarkable legacy and an exciting future. “I am committed to building on Unit4’s strengths, driving sustainable growth, and creating even greater value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders. I look forward to working closely with the talented team and hope to meet as many as possible in my first few months,” he said.
