Iris Software Group names Jason Dies as new CEO

Iris Software Group names Jason Dies as new CEO

London, July 2, 2025 — IRIS Software Group, a leading global provider of accountancy, education, HR, and payroll software, has appointed Jason Dies as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 14, 2025. Dies succeeds Gus Malezis, who will continue as Chairman of the Board.

Dies brings over 30 years of experience in driving transformation and growth at large, global organizations. Most recently, he served as Interim CEO of Pitney Bowes, a $3 billion technology, logistics, and financial services company. At Pitney Bowes, Dies focused on client-centricity and innovation while accelerating operational efficiency and performance [1].

Gus Malezis, Chairman of the Board at IRIS, stated, "We're thrilled to welcome Jason as our new CEO as we continue to deliver best-in-class innovative solutions for our customers and accelerate our international growth. Jason has a proven track record of driving customer-centric performance at scale, achieving ambitious financial and operational goals, and transforming organizations through innovation" [1].

The IRIS Board of Directors conducted an extensive global search to identify a leader with the operational experience and vision to guide the company's next phase of growth. Dies brings broad global leadership experience from nearly a decade at Pitney Bowes, where he held senior roles overseeing operations, technology, product, marketing, sales, and client success [1].

On his appointment, Dies said, "I'm honoured to join IRIS at such an exciting and important time. The team has already done exceptional work building a strong reputation as a trusted partner in delivering mission-critical software across HR, accounting, and education. I'm looking forward to working with this talented team to build on that commitment to clients, to accelerate innovation, strengthen our technology roadmap, and continue delivering meaningful value for our customers" [1].

Before joining Pitney Bowes, Jason spent 20 years at IBM, holding leadership roles across diverse business units including services, hardware, client relationship management, marketing, and business partner organizations [1].

IRIS Software Group, founded in 1978, provides mission-critical, cloud-hosted software solutions to more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries. The company is a trusted partner to businesses, finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organizations, and accountancy firms, providing innovative operational solutions that streamline complex processes, maintain compliance, and unlock growth [1].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iris-software-group-appoints-jason-dies-as-new-chief-executive-officer-302507893.html