Appian Names Mark Matheos as Chief Financial Officer

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Appian has announced the appointment of Mark Matheos as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Matheos brings over 20 years of financial operations experience, including over five years with Appian as Chief Accounting Officer. He replaces Mark Lynch, who retired on March 31, 2022, but will remain as an advisor through Q2 2022 for a smooth transition. CEO Matt Calkins expressed confidence in Matheos's leadership as the company aims to enhance its position in the low-code industry.

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• Mark Matheos's extensive financial experience positions him well as CFO, likely benefiting the company's financial strategies.
• Leadership transition is supported by Mark Lynch, ensuring stability during the change.

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MCLEAN, Va., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced the appointment of Mark Matheos to the position of Appian Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 1, 2022. He reports directly to Matt Calkins, CEO of Appian.   

Mark Lynch retired as CFO, but is staying on as an Appian advisor through Q2 to ensure a smooth transition.

Matheos has more than 20 years of proven financial operations expertise, including over 5 years with Appian, serving most recently as Appian's Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Appian, Matheos worked at several public companies, including NII Holdings, AOL, and Sprint Nextel.

"This is an exciting time for Appian," said Matheos. "The company has a distinct vision for the low-code industry, and the Appian platform sets the gold-standard in the market. I am delighted to be a part of this amazing executive team."

As previously announced, Mark Lynch retired as CFO as of March 31, 2022, but is staying on as an advisor to Appian through the second quarter to ensure a smooth transition.

"Mark Matheos has proven to be an exceptional leader at Appian," said Calkins. "We're pleased to promote him and look forward to entering our next phase of growth."

About Appian
Appian is the unified platform for change. We accelerate customers' businesses by discovering, designing, and automating their most important processes. The Appian Low-Code Platform combines the key capabilities needed to get work done faster, Process Mining + Workflow + Automation, in a unified low-code platform. Appian is open, enterprise-grade and trusted by industry leaders. For more information, visit www.appian.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new CFO of Appian?

Mark Matheos has been appointed as the new CFO of Appian, effective April 1, 2022.

What was Mark Lynch's role before Mark Matheos?

Mark Lynch served as CFO and retired on March 31, 2022.

What experience does Mark Matheos have?

Mark Matheos has over 20 years of financial operations expertise, including roles at Appian and various public companies.

What is Appian's vision in the low-code industry?

Appian aims to set the gold standard in the low-code industry with its platform.