An experienced team with a strong track record

Andrea Pignataro Executive Chairman

  • Andrea is the founder and CEO of ION, an investment company and operator of global financial software businesses.
  • He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology and software industries.
  • He has led strategy and transformation of all ION acquisitions ($10bn+ in invested capital).

Mathew Cestar Chief Executive Officer

  • Mathew is the former Co-Head of EMEA Investment Banking and Capital Markets (IBCM) at Credit Suisse.
  • He has more than 20 years of experience in global capital markets and investment banking.
  • He has held senior roles at Credit Suisse, including the Global IBCM Operating Committee.

Kunal Gullapalli Chief Financial Officer

  • Kunal has held various investment and executive roles at ION.
  • He has 10 years of experience in the technology and software industries.
  • Formerly, he was a Vice President at The Carlyle Group.

John Woyton Independent Director

  • John is a former Partner and Managing Director, Head of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications at Advent International.
  • He has more than 15 years of technology investing experience globally.
  • He has prior experience at The Carlyle Group, 3i, and UBS Investment Bank.

Kenneth T. Schiciano Independent Director

  • Kenneth is Managing Director of TA Associates.
  • He has more than 30 years of financial technology and software investing experience globally.
  • Formerly, he was Co-Head of TA Associates’ North America Technology Group.

Sheila Hooda Independent Director

  • Sheila has more than 30 years of expertise in managing global governance, operations, financial, and technology domains.
  • She has prior experience in senior leadership roles at TIAA, Credit Suisse, and Thomson Reuters.

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