Acumatica appoints Jeff Smits as CIO

Cloudy Acumatica has announced that tech industry veteran Jeff Smits has been appointed chief information officer (CIO).

He was in the office on September 11, and the company says he will pivotal role in optimising Acumatica’s strategic technology initiatives and support its continued commitment to providing innovative tools to its community of partners, customers and creators.

Smits said: “It’s an honour to join a team of innovators and forward-thinkers at a company undergoing its next growth stage. As the ERP space becomes increasingly focused on modern, future-proof technology, I look forward to collaborating on a solution dedicated to empowering small-to-mid-sized businesses to succeed in today’s competitive market.”

He brings two decades of experience leading technology teams in implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes and deliver world-class value to customers.

Most recently, Smits was chief technology officer at Prime Trust, where he grew the platform and engineering team by 400 per cent. He previously held leadership roles in IT operations and business services for several companies, including RingCentral, DocuSign, McAfee, Salesforce.com, PayPal and eBay.

Acumatica CEO John Case said: ” We’re thrilled to welcome Smits to the Acumatica community. His deep knowledge and expertise in harnessing modern technology to drive business growth make him a great fit for our team.”