SS&C Technologies Holdings has appointed Smita Conjeevaram (pictured), an industry veteran with decades of experience leading the operations of global financial services companies, to the firm’s Board of Directors.
A CPA with ten years of experience in the Big 4, Conjeevaram is a well qualified financial expert with significant regulatory and international tax expertise. In her most recent operational role, she served as chief financial officer of the credit hedge funds of Fortress Investment Group, a USD74 billion global investment firm. Prior to that, she served as the CFO of Everquest Financial, Strategic Value Partners, ESL Investments and Sentinel Advisors.
“Smita’s deep operational and financial expertise will be a powerful addition to our Board. As a result of her tax experience at two of the Big 4 accounting firms and as a CFO for nearly 15 years at some of the most well-recognised investment management firms, Smita has a well cultivated global perspective,” says Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies. “SS&C has experienced phenomenal transformation – growing from nearly 1,500 employees at the beginning of 2012 to over 5,700 employees today, expanding internationally with major presences in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and making key acquisitions including GlobeOp, Advent Software and Citi Fund Services. Smita’s knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we continue our global expansion.”
“I’m honoured to join the Board of Directors of one of the largest independent financial technology and services companies,” says Conjeevaram. “Having served as a senior financial officer for several investment management firms, I understand the needs of and challenges facing SS&C’s customers. SS&C’s solutions, specifically in the areas of accounting, compliance, risk and tax, address some of the greatest challenges facing top managers today. I am excited to be part of SS&C’s journey and to contribute to its future growth.”
Conjeevaram obtained her undergraduate degree in economics from Ethiraj College in India, followed by a second degree in accounting and business administration from Butler University. She also is a certified public accountant.
Conjeevaram will replace Allan M Holt who retired as a SS&C Director on 19 November, 2015.
