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Aderant Appoints Tech Veteran George Seymour as Chief Revenue Officer

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Aderant has appointed George Seymour as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), succeeding Chris Cartrett, who will become CEO in January 2022. Based in Atlanta, Seymour will lead global sales teams, focusing on aggressive growth strategies and cloud-based software solutions for law firms. His previous experience includes leadership roles at Sage Software and Nuance, where he achieved significant sales growth. Cartrett expressed confidence in Seymour's ability to enhance Aderant's client relations and drive business development.

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  • Appointment of George Seymour as CRO brings extensive experience in software sales.
  • Focus on cloud-based solutions aligns with industry demand, potentially increasing market share.
  • Seymour's leadership expected to invigorate sales and growth strategies.
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Seymour Will Drive Business Development and Sales for Aderant’s Entire Suite of Law Firm Business Technology Products

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aderant®, a global business management software provider for law firms, has announced the selection of technology veteran George Seymour to lead its global sales teams as chief revenue officer (CRO). Seymour steps into the CRO role vacated by Chris Cartrett, Aderant’s new President who is also slated to become CEO in January 2022. Based out of Aderant’s Atlanta headquarters and reporting to Cartrett, Seymour will enhance and execute measurable, aggressive growth objectives for the company.

George Seymour, new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Aderant (Photo: Business Wire)

George Seymour, new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Aderant (Photo: Business Wire)

In response to emerging demand from its law firm clients, Aderant is focused on developing more cloud-based software-as-a-service solutions as well as continuing to evolve its on-premise product line. Seymour will provide expertise and global leadership as Aderant continues to explore new opportunities and aims to play a pivotal role in driving business development for Aderant’s extensive range of offerings.

In his role as CRO, Seymour will draw upon his experience as Vice President of North American Sales for Sage Software, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting software provider. Seymour’s legacy of success at Sage includes his expansion of the company’s human capital management (HCM) sector. Prior to his tenure at Sage, Seymour held several other sales leadership positions, most notably as Vice President of Sales for the Americas at Nuance where he was responsible for achieving substantial growth and directed an overhaul of the organization’s go-to-market strategies. He earned an MBA from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Eastern Illinois University.

“We are thrilled that George has joined Aderant as our chief revenue officer,” said Cartrett. “George’s extensive experience serving as business software sales leadership and his incredible sales acumen will bring tremendous value to Aderant’s team and our law firm client base. We all look forward to working with George to break new ground as we build upon Aderant’s foundation of success.”

“The opportunity at Aderant is extraordinary, and I am looking forward to working with Chris and his team to encourage the company’s upward trajectory,” remarked Seymour. “The CRO role allows me to leverage my unique mixture of legal industry experience and ERP/HCM knowledge to bring fresh perspectives and new ideas that will both invigorate sales and support its growth.”

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About Aderant®

Aderant is a global industry leader which provides comprehensive business management software for law firms and other professional services organizations. The company’s popular technology brands include Aderant Expert/Expert Sierra for practice management, Handshake and Drive for knowledge management, iTimekeep, OCG Live & Thrive for timekeeping and compliance, BillBlast for eBilling, CompuLaw for docketing and calendaring, and Expert Case for legal case management. Aderant operates as a unit of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), a constituent of the S&P 500 ®, Fortune 500 ® and the Russell 1000 ® indices. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has several other offices across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit Aderant.com, email info@aderant.com, or follow the company on Twitter @Aderant or on LinkedIn.

Megan Haight​

Director, Channel Marketing, Aderant

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Christy Burke, Burke & Company PR

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Source: Aderant

FAQ

Who is George Seymour and what is his role at Aderant?

George Seymour has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Aderant, responsible for leading global sales teams.

What changes are happening at Aderant regarding management?

Chris Cartrett is transitioning to CEO in January 2022, with George Seymour taking over as CRO.

What are the main objectives for Aderant's new CRO?

George Seymour aims to enhance sales growth objectives and focus on cloud-based software solutions for law firms.

How does George Seymour's experience benefit Aderant?

Seymour has a strong background in sales leadership at software companies, which can drive Aderant's growth and client relations.

When will Chris Cartrett become CEO of Aderant?

Chris Cartrett is set to become CEO of Aderant in January 2022.

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