Thierry Durand now CEO of Pilgrim Software

Pilgrim Software, Inc., (Tampa, FL, USA) a provider of Enterprise Risk, Compliance and QualityManagement (ERCQM) software solutions has appointed Thierry Durand Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Pilgrim’s Executive Board. Durand succeeds Pilgrim Software co-founder Ami Utji as CEO.

With three decades of experience and leadership in driving global growth and shareholder value within the software industry, Durand will steer Pilgrim Software into a new era of product and market expansion. Under Durand, Pilgrim will fortify its position as leader in ERCQM throughout North America and expand its presence globally, as well as lead the launch of innovative new products to help life science companies meet their quality, regulatory, and compliance needs.

“We believe Thierry’s proven leadership on a global stage, and in particular, his insight into the software needs and requirements of the Life Sciences industry, is fully in synch with the long-term corporate strategic plan as we move forward,” said Philip Borden, Chairman of Pilgrim’s Board of Directors. “We’re looking to accelerate the company’s expansion, and with his commitment to elevating service quality levels and revenue growth, Thierry is in a unique position to lead the charge.”

“I’m truly excited to lead Pilgrim in this next chapter of what already has been an impressive era,” said Durand. “I feel extremely proud to succeed Ms. Utji as CEO and to take the reins of a company with such a solid product platform and a strong focus on both the customer and technology. Pilgrim has a sound foundation from which to grow, and I look forward to working with the entire organization to solidify its position as the ERCQM leader in North America and expand globally, beginning in Europe by helping regulated companies meet EU directives.” 

Source: Pilgrim Software