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Flexera, a global leader in technology spend and risk management, announced on June 24, 2025, the appointment of Chris Andersen as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Andersen will oversee the global finance organization for Flexera and its Revenera division, steering the company’s strategic growth in AI-driven platforms, FinOps, IT asset management (ITAM), and SaaS management.
Chris Andersen named Flexera’s CFO, effective June 24, 2025.
Brings 25+ years of financial leadership in enterprise software.
Previously CFO at Acquia, led profitability and acquisitions.
Held senior roles at Akamai Technologies, Progress Software, and Novell.
Focuses on scaling AI, FinOps, ITAM, and SaaS management initiatives.
Serves on Bain Capital Ventures CFO Advisory Board.
Andersen’s appointment aligns with Flexera’s focus on innovation and growth. “Chris is an outcome-oriented finance leader with a sharp eye for unlocking value at the intersection of technology, data and operational excellence,” said CEO Jim Ryan. With experience guiding Acquia to profitability and supporting Vista Equity Partners’ 2019 acquisition, Andersen is poised to advance Flexera’s AI-powered platform and expand its market presence in FinOps and ITAM.
Andersen’s 25-year career includes senior financial roles at Akamai Technologies, Progress Software, and Novell, where he honed expertise in scaling software companies. “Flexera is uniquely positioned at the convergence of IT asset intelligence, cost optimization and AI-driven decision-making,” Andersen said. His role on the Bain Capital Ventures CFO Advisory Board underscores his influence in shaping modern finance strategies for software firms.
Flexera’s platform, trusted by over 1,600 global organizations, leverages AI to optimize technology spend and mitigate risks. Andersen’s expertise in integrating analytics and automation into financial planning will support Flexera’s evolution, particularly in SaaS management and cloud cost optimization. This appointment follows Flexera’s recent acquisition of NetApp’s FinOps business, reinforcing its strategic direction.
Chris Andersen’s leadership as CFO positions Flexera to accelerate its growth, delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to enterprises navigating complex technology landscapes.
Flexera helps organizations understand and maximize the value of their technology, saving billions of dollars in wasted spend. Powered by the Flexera Technology Intelligence Platform, our award-winning IT asset management, FinOps and SaaS management solutions provide comprehensive visibility and actionable insights on an organization’s entire IT ecosystem. This intelligence enables IT, finance, procurement, FinOps and cloud teams to address skyrocketing costs, optimize spend, mitigate risk and identify opportunities to create positive business outcomes. More than 50,000 global organizations rely on Flexera and its Technopedia reference library, the largest repository of technology asset data.
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