Singapore-based software products company, Azentio Software, is excited to announce the appointment of Sanjay Singh as its new Chief Executive Officer. Backed by funds advised by Apax, Azentio is primed for its next phase of expansion under the leadership of Sanjay, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of global experience in high-growth software businesses.
Sanjay Singh, the newly appointed CEO, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m deeply honored to take on the role of CEO at Azentio. The company’s advanced software products, commitment to innovation, domain expertise, and understanding of local markets have greatly impressed me. I look forward to leveraging these strengths to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients.”
Highlighting Azentio’s unique position as the sole end-to-end software company specializing in the BFSI sector across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, Sanjay emphasized the company’s extensive customer reach, leading products, and outstanding talent pool. He shared his excitement about leading Azentio toward its ambitious goal of becoming the top provider of BFSI software in APAC and MEA.
With a proven track record in scaling and adding value to software companies, Sanjay brings invaluable experience to the table. Roy Mackenzie, Partner at Apax, voiced his excitement, stating, “We warmly welcome Sanjay, whose expertise in building world-class software businesses in the region aligns perfectly with our collective vision.”
Sanjay’s extensive expertise in global software and security enterprises, spanning 25 years, has revolved around customer-centric leadership and revenue-driven program development. His recent role as Chief Revenue Officer at Datto, a renowned cloud-based software and security solutions provider, saw him leading Datto’s go-to-market strategy, culminating in the company’s successful IPO and its eventual acquisition by Kaseya in June 2022. Before his time at Datto, Sanjay spent nearly 18 years at Akamai Technologies, where he oversaw various go-to-market functions across the globe.
Sanjay will take on his role as CEO immediately. Tony Kinnear will continue his position as a Board member of Azentio, while David Hamilton will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azentio.
Azentio provides mission-critical software products across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and India to banks, financial services providers, and insurers. The company’s flagship platforms, including Azentio ONEBanking, Azentio ONECapitalMarkets, Azentio ONEInsurance, and Azentio ONEERP, cater to a diverse range of applications with a unified source of data. This flexibility equips clients with workflow efficiency, analytics, document management, and seamless integration mechanisms. Azentio Software Private Limited is wholly owned by funds advised by Apax.