Acis has appointed Chief Legal and Operating Officer Emily Pritchard as CEO, as co-founder and current CEO Matt Neibling steps away from day-to-day executive duties following 36 years of service.
Neibling will continue as a Non-Executive Director with a focus on guiding future growth and innovation, while Pritchard will formally take on the CEO role from January 20, 2025.
Outgoing CEO Matt Neibling said, “I am proud to have grown Acis, alongside our talented team, into one of Australia’s largest people and tech-supported platforms for business and investment structures across the accounting, legal and wealth industries.
“A key milestone was being one of the first to incorporate a legal practice into our business model driven by our understanding of the essential role risk mitigation plays in supporting financial advisors and their clients with secure, tailored structuring solutions. Today, more than 2,000 professional services firms nationally use Acis, and our legal services function has grown by more than 200%.
“In considering a new CEO, Emily was the obvious choice. Her deep technical and product knowledge and contribution to our culture has played a fundamental role in our growth, and I look forward to working with Emily through this exciting transition,” said Neibling.
Incoming CEO Emily Pritchard said, “Matt has made an immense contribution to Acis, transforming a largely paper-based business into a technology leader. The company boasts a strong balance sheet, a national footprint, and we have doubled our total number of employees over the past decade. This highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering the perfect blend of tech and humans.”
Mike Cutter, Acis Board Chairman, added, “I want to convey gratitude to Matt for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication. Through this transition, we warmly welcome Emily to the helm, and we are confident that her innovative approach and strategic insight will lead us to new heights.”
Pritchard concluded, “We are grateful that Matt will continue as a Non-Executive Director and the company will benefit from his leadership and experience. We are focused on continued organic growth through investment in our IT infrastructure, improved client experience, broad-based functionality and product expansion.”