Both executives bring over three decades of experience in software-as-a-service (SaaS), positioning Zywave for its next phase of growth and innovation. Zywave is backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Aurora Capital Partners.
Prashant Mehrotra, Partner and Managing Director at Clearlake, along with Erik Hansen, Vice President, expressed confidence in the new leadership: “We are excited to have seasoned software executives like Martin and Chris onboard. Their extensive SaaS industry experience will support Zywave’s ongoing growth and enhance its presence in the insurance technology sector.”
Josh Klinefelter, Partner at Aurora Capital Partners, said: “Martin and Chris are the right leaders to drive Zywave’s next stage of growth. Their proven track record in leading innovative SaaS companies will be invaluable as the company continues to expand.”
Simoncic joins Zywave from PROS Holdings, Inc., where he held leadership roles, including President of the B2B business, Chief Customer Officer, and Vice President of Product Management. He also brings experience from Vertafore, where he led customer success and professional services.
Reflecting on his new role, Simoncic said, “I’m honored to lead Zywave into its next chapter. The company’s strong industry leadership and commitment to customer service align with my vision, and I’m excited to build on this foundation.”
Chris Kasper brings extensive financial expertise, having served as CFO for six companies, including three cloud-based software firms. His most recent role was CFO at EnterpriseDB Corporation, where he managed financial operations for the company’s database management and AI workloads platform.
Kasper added “I’m excited to contribute to Zywave’s continued success. The company’s strong position in the InsurTech market and the depth of its customer relationships are key to driving long-term growth.”
