PROS Appoints Growth Veteran Katie May to Board of Directors
PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO) has appointed Katie May to its Board of Directors as an independent director. May brings over 20 years of C-suite experience, including 14 years as an operating CEO, with expertise in eCommerce, digital transformation, and high-growth SaaS strategies.
May's track record includes successfully scaling multiple high-growth companies to successful exits, comprising one IPO and two strategic acquisitions. Her board leadership experience spans across nine boards, including notable companies like Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc, and Stamps.com.
The appointment, effective immediately, aims to leverage May's extensive knowledge in SaaS, software, marketplaces, SMB, eCommerce, shipping, and digital transformation to accelerate PROS' mission in helping companies outperform in dynamic markets.
PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO) ha nominato Katie May nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione come direttore indipendente. May porta oltre 20 anni di esperienza ai vertici aziendali, inclusi 14 anni come CEO operativo, con competenze in eCommerce, trasformazione digitale e strategie SaaS ad alta crescita.
Il percorso di May include il successo nella scalabilità di diverse aziende ad alta crescita fino a uscite di successo, comprendendo un'IPO e due acquisizioni strategiche. La sua esperienza di leadership nel consiglio si estende su nove consigli, inclusi nomi noti come Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc e Stamps.com.
La nomina, efficace immediatamente, mira a sfruttare l'ampia conoscenza di May in SaaS, software, marketplace, PMI, eCommerce, spedizioni e trasformazione digitale per accelerare la missione di PROS nell'aiutare le aziende a eccellere in mercati dinamici.
PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO) ha nombrado a Katie May en su Junta Directiva como directora independiente. May aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en la alta dirección, incluyendo 14 años como CEO operativo, con experiencia en comercio electrónico, transformación digital y estrategias SaaS de alto crecimiento.
El historial de May incluye la escalabilidad exitosa de múltiples empresas de alto crecimiento hasta salidas exitosas, que comprenden una OPI y dos adquisiciones estratégicas. Su experiencia en liderazgo de juntas abarca nueve juntas, incluyendo empresas notables como Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc y Stamps.com.
La nombramiento, efectivo de inmediato, tiene como objetivo aprovechar el amplio conocimiento de May en SaaS, software, mercados, PYMEs, comercio electrónico, envíos y transformación digital para acelerar la misión de PROS de ayudar a las empresas a sobresalir en mercados dinámicos.
PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO)는 Katie May를 독립 이사로 이사회에 임명했습니다. May는 20년 이상의 C-suite 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 그 중 14년은 운영 CEO로 활동했으며, 전자상거래, 디지털 전환 및 고성장 SaaS 전략에 대한 전문성을 가지고 있습니다.
May의 경력은 여러 고성장 기업을 성공적으로 확장하여 성공적인 출구를 이루어낸 경험을 포함하며, 여기에는 하나의 IPO와 두 건의 전략적 인수가 포함됩니다. 그녀의 이사회 리더십 경험은 Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc 및 Stamps.com과 같은 주목할 만한 기업을 포함하여 아홉 개의 이사회를 아우릅니다.
이번 임명은 즉시 효력을 발휘하며, May의 SaaS, 소프트웨어, 마켓플레이스, 중소기업, 전자상거래, 배송 및 디지털 전환에 대한 폭넓은 지식을 활용하여 PROS의 목표인 역동적인 시장에서 기업들이 더 뛰어난 성과를 내도록 돕는 데 기여할 것입니다.
PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO) a nommé Katie May au sein de son Conseil d'Administration en tant que directrice indépendante. May apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience au sein de la direction, dont 14 ans en tant que PDG opérationnel, avec une expertise en eCommerce, transformation numérique et stratégies SaaS à forte croissance.
Le parcours de May inclut la réussite de la mise à l'échelle de plusieurs entreprises à forte croissance jusqu'à des sorties réussies, comprenant une introduction en bourse et deux acquisitions stratégiques. Son expérience en leadership au sein de conseils s'étend sur neuf conseils, y compris des entreprises notables telles que Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc et Stamps.com.
La nomination, effective immédiatement, vise à tirer parti des vastes connaissances de May en SaaS, logiciels, marchés, PME, eCommerce, expédition et transformation numérique pour accélérer la mission de PROS d'aider les entreprises à exceller sur des marchés dynamiques.
PROS Holdings (NYSE: PRO) hat Katie May als unabhängige Direktorin in seinen Vorstand berufen. May bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung auf C-Ebene mit, darunter 14 Jahre als operativer CEO, mit Fachkenntnissen in eCommerce, digitaler Transformation und Wachstumsstrategien im SaaS-Bereich.
Ihr Werdegang umfasst die erfolgreiche Skalierung mehrerer wachstumsstarker Unternehmen bis hin zu erfolgreichen Exits, darunter ein Börsengang und zwei strategische Übernahmen. Ihre Erfahrung in der Vorstandleitung erstreckt sich über neun Vorstände, einschließlich namhafter Unternehmen wie Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc und Stamps.com.
Die Ernennung, die sofort wirksam wird, zielt darauf ab, Mays umfassendes Wissen in SaaS, Software, Marktplätzen, KMU, eCommerce, Versand und digitaler Transformation zu nutzen, um die Mission von PROS zu beschleunigen, Unternehmen zu helfen, in dynamischen Märkten herausragende Leistungen zu erbringen.
- Appointment of experienced board member with proven track record in scaling companies
- Strategic expertise in key growth areas: SaaS, eCommerce, and digital transformation
- Successful exit experience: 1 IPO and 2 strategic acquisitions
- Extensive board experience across 9 companies including major firms
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Scaling expert and proven tech business leader brings eCommerce, digital transformation and high-growth SaaS expertise to Board
May is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in C-suite roles, including 14 years as an operating CEO. She has successfully scaled multiple high-growth companies to successful exits, including one IPO and two strategic acquisitions. Her expertise spans SaaS, software, marketplaces, SMB, eCommerce, shipping and digital transformation. She also brings extensive board leadership experience across public and private companies, having served on nine boards, including Pitney Bowes, Rokt Inc and Stamps.com.
“With experience across high-growth technology companies and marketplaces, Katie brings extensive knowledge of what it takes to scale a business,” said PROS Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Bill Russell. “We look forward to adding Katie’s perspective to the Board.”
“We are delighted to welcome Katie to the PROS Board,” said PROS President and CEO Andres Reiner. “Her knowledge and expertise in SaaS, digital commerce and scaling businesses make her an invaluable addition as we accelerate our mission to help companies outperform in an increasingly dynamic market.”
“PROS is sitting at the intersection of AI, pricing, and commerce—a space primed for disruption,” said May. “I’m thrilled to join the PROS Board at such a pivotal time and help accelerate the company’s journey in shaping the future of intelligent commerce and driving long-term success and value for our shareholders.”
Russell Reynolds advised the company in the Board search process.
About PROS
PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) helps the world’s leading companies outperform across the top and bottom line. Leveraging leadership in revenue and pricing science, the PROS Platform combines predictive AI, real-time analytics, and powerful automation to dynamically match offer to buyer and price to product, accelerating revenue growth and maximizing profit. With solutions spanning pricing, revenue management, offer marketing, and CPQ, PROS helps businesses optimize transactions across every channel. Learn more at pros.com.
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