Solace Corporation, a leader in real-time, event-driven integration, has appointed Paul Fitzpatrick as its new Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer (CMO and CBDO). With extensive experience in enterprise software, Fitzpatrick will spearhead Solace’s global expansion and AI-driven strategy.
Paul Fitzpatrick joins Solace as CMO and CBDO.
Brings expertise from IBM, Cognos, Halogen Software, and Shopify.
Previously led partnerships and education at Solace.
Focuses on AI and real-time data integration for enterprises.
Supports Solace’s 500+ global clients, including banks and retailers.
Aligns with $50B event-driven architecture market growth.
Paul Fitzpatrick’s appointment strengthens Solace’s leadership as it scales its event-driven integration solutions. “Paul brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of building strong brands and driving growth in the technology sector,” said Denis King, President and CEO of Solace. Fitzpatrick’s role will focus on expanding Solace’s global presence and leveraging AI to enhance real-time data workflows.
Fitzpatrick brings deep expertise from senior roles at IBM, Cognos, and Halogen Software, complemented by a prior stint at Solace where he led partnerships and global customer education. Most recently, he drove Shopify’s enterprise partner ecosystem development. “Enterprises worldwide are embracing AI into their everyday workflows and processes, and with that comes the critical need to move data in real-time,” said Fitzpatrick, emphasizing Solace’s pivotal role.
Solace’s PubSub+ platform enables real-time data movement, critical for AI adoption in industries like finance, retail, and telecom. Serving over 500 global clients, including major investment banks and manufacturers, Solace’s technology supports $2 trillion in daily transactions. Fitzpatrick’s leadership will accelerate adoption in the $50 billion event-driven architecture market, projected to grow at 25% CAGR through 2030.
Solace’s solutions power operational efficiencies and customer experiences for leading organizations. Fitzpatrick’s strategic vision aligns with industry trends, as posts on X highlight Solace’s role in enabling AI-driven enterprises. His prior success at Shopify, where he expanded partner programs, positions him to strengthen Solace’s ecosystem and market reach.
Fitzpatrick’s appointment signals Solace’s commitment to becoming the “digital nervous system” for real-time, event-driven enterprises. By driving brand growth and strategic partnerships, he will help Solace capitalize on AI’s transformative potential, ensuring organizations achieve measurable outcomes in a data-driven world.
Solace helps enterprises adopt AI by enabling real-time, event-driven data movement across their entire business. Built on a modern event-driven architecture, Solace Platform connects systems, applications, and AI agents with the data they need — securely, seamlessly, and at scale. Established enterprises worldwide – including RBC Capital Markets, Heineken, PSA Singapore and Schwarz Group – trust Solace to enable time-sensitive applications and processes; modernize their application and integration landscape; and create seamless digital experiences for their customers, partners and employees.