Conga has announced the promotion of Ian Wathen to Chief Financial Officer. The appointment positions Conga to continue execution of its long-term strategy with a finance leader whose tenure demonstrates deep institutional knowledge, established trust across the organization, and a proven track record of leading functions through critical moments in the company's history.
Ian Wathen promoted to CFO at Conga after 10+ years with the company.
Previously served as SVP of Finance and interim CFO.
Will oversee global finance including FP&A, accounting, investor relations, and strategic operations.
Wathen has held senior finance leadership roles over a decade at Conga.
Appointment effective immediately as Conga enters next stage of growth.
Conga serves 10,000+ customers worldwide including over 50% of Fortune 100.
Wathen joined Conga over a decade ago and has held a series of senior finance leadership roles, most recently serving as SVP of Finance. As CFO, Wathen will have full ownership of Conga's global finance organization, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, investor relations, and strategic financial operations. He will serve as a key member of Conga's executive leadership team, partnering closely with the C-suite and Board of Directors. His deep familiarity with Conga's financials and strategy allows him to step seamlessly into the C-suite on day one.
The appointment positions Conga for its next chapter, with a finance leader whose tenure demonstrates deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record. The appointment is effective immediately, positioning Conga and its finance organization for its next chapter of growth.
"Ian has earned this role many times over," said Dave Osborne, Chief Executive Officer of Conga. "Over the last decade, he has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of Conga's business and has already built a deep trust with stakeholders. Having served as Conga's interim CFO, he knows what it takes to lead this function at the highest level. This is the right person, at the right time, and I couldn't be more confident in the decision."
"I'm honored to take on this role and grateful to Dave and the Board for their trust," said Wathen. "I've spent 10 years learning the business alongside an incredible team, and I care deeply about where we're headed. My focus is to continue the momentum this team has built and make sure the Finance team is a true partner to every part of the business internally and externally."
About Conga
Conga lines up commercial operations so companies run as connected, smarter businesses. By unifying the people and processes that drive commerce, Conga aligns pricing, quoting, contracting, rebates and communications so teams stay in sync and buyers keep moving forward. The result is trusted decisions, consistent buyer experiences and profitable growth. More than 10,000 customers worldwide, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, trust Conga when commercial complexity is high and global impact is on the line.
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