IRIS Software Group Names Bob Strudwick Chief Technology Officer
London, UK – 16 September 2024 – IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global provider of accountancy, education management, HR and payroll solutions, today announced the appointment of Bob Strudwick as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
In his role as CTO, Strudwick will oversee IRIS’ technology teams and initiatives, ensuring the company continues to deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower organisations to meet the most pressing demands of the moment and achieve their goals.
“Bob is a visionary and collaborative leader who will seamlessly integrate with our product, service, and commercial teams to deliver cutting edge innovations to our customers around the globe,” said Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of IRIS Software Group. “His dynamic approach and strategic insight will be invaluable to our executive leadership team, driving innovation and excellence throughout the organisation. His leadership will significantly enhance our ability to deliver exceptional value to our customers across the HR, accounting, and education sectors.”
With over 30 years of experience advancing companies by leading strategic technology advancement and execution, Strudwick joins the company at pivotal time during its over four-decade history. Most recently CTO at Sonovate, Bob propelled its expansion and digital transformation into an international organisation offering a diverse range of SaaS products. Prior to Sonovate, Strudwick drove significant sales revenue and business growth for the online clothing retailer ASOS as CTO, leading its technology strategy, architecture and software engineering teams, who drove software delivery and security.
“I’m thrilled to be joining IRIS at such an exciting time,” said Bob Strudwick, Chief Technology Officer of IRIS Software Group. “The chance to lead a world-class technology team and drive transformative solutions in a dynamic, high-growth environment is a unique and thrilling opportunity.”
Strudwick holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors from the London Metropolitan University and a Master’s of Science in Computer Science from the University of London. The appointment comes as IRIS’ current CTO, Alan Hartwell, retires following a long and highly successful career.
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About IRIS Software Group
Founded in 1978, IRIS Software Group is a global provider of mission critical, cloud-hosted software solutions and services to more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries. IRIS is a trusted partner to businesses, finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy firms of all sizes, providing innovative operational solutions that streamline complex processes, maintain compliance, and unlock growth. Through simplifying, automating and providing insights on everyday mission critical tasks for organisations of all shapes and sizes, IRIS ensures customers can look forward with certainty and confidence. IRIS is certified as a 2024 Great Place to Work® in the UK, Ireland, India, Romania, Canada and the USA. Follow IRIS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. More information on its award-winning software solutions can be found here.
