Ansys Names Rachel Pyles As Chief Financial Officer

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Ansys (ANSS) appoints Rachel Pyles as new CFO, replacing Nicole Anasenes who will leave in June. Pyles, a finance veteran, will lead financial operations and support growth.

Finance veteran replaces Nicole Anasenes, who will depart company in June

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) announced today that finance veteran Rachel Pyles will become the company's new chief financial officer, effective February 22, 2024. Pyles replaces Nicole Anasenes, who previously announced her planned departure from Ansys to focus on advisory and board work. Anasenes will remain with the company as a strategic adviser until June 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.

Pyles joined Ansys in early 2023 as the vice president of strategic finance, running financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for the company. Prior to Ansys, she served in a number of finance, transformation, and leadership roles at FIS, Worldpay, and Vantiv.

"Rachel is a proven finance leader who, since joining Ansys, has significantly improved our operations by evolving our financial support function to support our rapid growth," said Ajei Gopal, Ansys president and CEO. "With her expertise in corporate finance, FP&A and mergers and acquisitions, Rachel has the right blend of experience and skills to ensure our financial foundation remains strong while leading our transition as we plan to combine with Synopsys next year."

"Ansys is an exceptional company with a strong track record thanks to our deep and broad product portfolio and our longstanding customer relationships," Pyles said. "I am excited and honored to take on these new responsibilities as chief financial officer for this dynamic company. We have a great team that will help to drive strong financial and operational execution."

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FAQ

Who is replacing Nicole Anasenes as the CFO of Ansys?

Rachel Pyles, a finance veteran, is replacing Nicole Anasenes as the CFO of Ansys.

When will Nicole Anasenes depart from Ansys?

Nicole Anasenes will depart from Ansys in June.

What is Rachel Pyles' background before joining Ansys?

Before joining Ansys, Rachel Pyles served in finance, transformation, and leadership roles at FIS, Worldpay, and Vantiv.

What role did Rachel Pyles have at Ansys before becoming CFO?

Rachel Pyles was the vice president of strategic finance at Ansys, overseeing financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

What does Ajei Gopal, Ansys president and CEO, say about Rachel Pyles?

Ajei Gopal praises Rachel Pyles for significantly improving Ansys' operations and having the right experience and skills to lead the company's financial foundation.

What are Rachel Pyles' thoughts on becoming Ansys' CFO?

Rachel Pyles is excited and honored to take on the role of CFO at Ansys, emphasizing the company's strong product portfolio and customer relationships.