Eze Castle Integration Promotes Company Veteran to Chief Financial Officer Post

Christopher Holden to oversee expanding global finance operations

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a provider of IT services, technology and consulting to investment management firms, today announced the promotion of Christopher Holden from the position of senior vice president of finance to chief financial officer. Holden, who has served the company for nearly a decade, will oversee all of Eze Castle’s worldwide financial operations. His promotion comes as the company continues to grow its revenue streams and expand into new markets around the globe.

“Chris and I worked together closely as Eze Castle expanded its operations into the European region. His knowledge and quick grasp of tax and auditing functions in the UK underscore his commitment to the financial standing and integrity of the company”

Since joining Eze Castle in 2003, Holden has managed the company’s US financial operations and spearheaded the establishment of international operations, most recently in Asia and the U.K. As chief financial officer, Holden will oversee global finance, accounting, legal, and real estate functions. Holden is also a member of Eze Castle’s executive management team, which directs all aspects of company strategy, planning and operations. Prior to Eze Castle, Holden was a principal at The Parthenon Group, a global strategic advisory firm.

“Chris has played a significant role in Eze Castle’s success in the past several years, overseeing the financial components of our new offices in London, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Singapore,” said John Cahaly, CEO and chairman of Eze Castle Integration. “The CFO role is a perfect fit for Chris’ many abilities and talents, and I’m confident he’ll continue to contribute to the financial health and growth of the company.”

“Chris and I worked together closely as Eze Castle expanded its operations into the European region. His knowledge and quick grasp of tax and auditing functions in the UK underscore his commitment to the financial standing and integrity of the company,” said Mark Saunders, partner at Wilder Coe LLP.

Mark Fiato, principal with Caras & Shulman, PC, stated, “As Eze Castle has grown over the years, Chris has been integral to ensuring the company is fiscally sound and compliant with financial regulations and reporting. Looking ahead, he will remain an important asset to the Eze Castle management team and continue to be a driver behind the company’s continued revenue growth and global expansion.”

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About Eze Castle Integration

Eze Castle Integration (www.eci.com) is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The company’s products and services include Startup and Relocation, Outsourced Technology Support, Professional Services, Managed Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, Colocation and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.