Progress Appoints Amanda Arria to the Role of Chief People Officer

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Progress (PRGS) has appointed Amanda Arria as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective October 28, 2024. Reporting to CEO Yogesh Gupta, Arria will oversee the global People Team function for the AI-powered infrastructure software provider. She will lead the organization's cultural evolution to support Progress' Total Growth Strategy across three pillars: Invest and Innovate, Acquire and Integrate, and Drive Customer Success. With experience from EFI, Schneider Electric, and EMC, Arria brings expertise in managing HR functions for global organizations and leading M&A integrations. She will manage a workforce of over 2,500 employees globally.

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• Appointment brings M&A integration expertise, supporting company's acquisition strategy
• New CPO has experience managing HR for multi-billion dollar organizations
• Strategic alignment with company's Total Growth Strategy

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Accomplished industry leader with proven track record in developing people strategies and creating impactful employee experiences for global multi-billion-dollar organizations to enhance award-winning best employer

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered infrastructure software, today announced the appointment of Amanda Arria as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective October 28, 2024. In her new role, Arria will be responsible for all aspects of Progress’ global People Team function. She joins the Progress executive team, reporting directly to CEO Yogesh Gupta.

"Amanda Arria is an exceptional Human Resources professional with a talent for building strong employee-centric cultures and partnering with senior leaders, managers and cross-functional global teams,” said Yogesh Gupta, CEO, Progress. “Her experience at multi-billion-dollar organizations and ability to align business and people priorities will be critical as Progress continues to successfully deliver upon our Total Growth Strategy.”

The Progress Total Growth Strategy focuses on three key pillars: Invest and Innovate, Acquire and Integrate and Drive Customer Success. In her new role, Arria will lead the ongoing evolution of the company’s organization and culture to drive the successful execution of this strategy. She will align the People Team function to meet business objectives, sustain a committed and engaged workforce across the global organization of more than 2,500 employees and strengthen the company’s overall organizational effectiveness.

Prior to Progress, Arria was Chief Human Resources Officer at EFI, a leader in digital imaging, where she led all aspects of the Human Resources function across both the EFI and Fiery businesses. Previously, she held global human resources leadership roles at Schneider Electric and EMC (acquired by Dell Technology). She is also well versed in M&A, having led the people and cultural integration efforts for numerous acquisitions throughout her career. Arria also founded Women in Energy, a global group of more than 5,000 women focused on connecting, networking and growing in the technology and energy industries.

“Progress has a tremendous culture built by people who are collaborative, accountable and innovative,” said Arria. “I want to build on that foundation by leveraging my global business experience to create a world-class people strategy that will empower Progress employees to thrive as the business continues to grow and evolve.”

Progress has continually been recognized as a Best Employer by Forbes, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and more. Discover more about Progress by exploring its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report or browsing career opportunities at Progress.

About Progress
Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. Customers get a trusted provider in Progress, with the products, expertise and vision they need to succeed. Over 4 million developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of enterprises depend on Progress. Learn more at www.progress.com.

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Press Contacts:
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Progress
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FAQ

When does Amanda Arria start as Progress (PRGS) Chief People Officer?

Amanda Arria starts as Progress (PRGS) Chief People Officer on October 28, 2024.

What is Amanda Arria's role at Progress (PRGS)?

Amanda Arria will serve as Chief People Officer (CPO), overseeing all aspects of Progress' global People Team function and managing a workforce of over 2,500 employees.

What was Amanda Arria's previous position before joining Progress (PRGS)?

Before joining Progress, Amanda Arria served as Chief Human Resources Officer at EFI, a digital imaging company.

How many employees will Amanda Arria oversee at Progress (PRGS)?

Amanda Arria will oversee a global workforce of more than 2,500 employees at Progress.