Unit4, a cloud software company headquartered in Netherlands, has announced Simon Paris as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2025. Simon will succeed Mike Ettling, who has led the company for nearly six years, driving significant growth and its transformation into a cloud-first, recurring-revenue business.

Simon Paris brings over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, including leadership roles at Infor, SAP, and most recently as CEO of Finastra, where he transformed the company into a global fintech organization.

Under Mike Ettling’s tenure, Unit4 achieved major milestones, including transitioning to a cloud-first strategy, with 80% of revenue now recurring.

Morgan Seigler, Managing Director at TA Associates, Unit4’s majority investor, stated:

“Mike has been an exceptional leader. We believe Simon’s experience and vision will drive Unit4’s continued success.”

Simon Paris added:

“I am honored to join Unit4 and build on its strengths. I look forward to working with the team to drive sustainable growth and deliver greater value for our customers and partners.”