Confluence has promoted Kirk Botula to president and COO, while Confluence founder Mark Evans is assuming the role of chairman and CEO.
Botula previously held the position of executive vice president and COO, and Evans was president and CEO.
Since joining Confluence in 1995, Botula has been responsible for creating a culture of product innovation, operational excellence and client service at Confluence. His contributions include the commercialization of the Unity platform, the industrys only unified platform for fund administration, and for leading the companys global expansion, according to a Confluence statement.
“Kirk is a proven leader whose strategic insight, operational savvy and commitment to innovation have been indispensable in establishing Confluence as a global leader in fund administration automation,” Evans says. “As president and chief operating officer, Confluence will benefit even further from his leadership, talent and experience to execute our plans for product innovation and growth.”
In the role of chairman and CEO, industry visionary Evans will continue to drive the strategic vision of revolutionizing asset management through technology innovation and automation. He will devote his efforts to pursuing strategic partnerships and opportunities for continued global expansion, while elevating awareness of the companys vision and the need to radically reinvent the way asset managers meet the challenges of increased investor transparency, more exacting regulatory standards and intensified global competition.