Identifi Announces Leadership Transition
Identifi Announces Leadership Transition
TORONTO & SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Identifi, the leading independent provider of Enterprise Content Management and Workflow software for Banks and Credit Unions, today announced a significant leadership transition. Founder and long-time CEO, Al Wiessner, will retire at the end of 2025 after more than 35 years of dedicated service. Kaushal Pandya, currently Chief Technology Officer, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Al’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence have built an extraordinary business, and we are grateful for his leadership and partnership over many years. We are equally excited to welcome Kaushal into his new role.
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Al will continue to support Identifi as CEO Emeritus and Executive Board Member through the end of the year, ensuring a smooth handover and continued commitment to Identifi’s partners and customers.
Al Wiessner, Founder and outgoing CEO, said:
“It has been the honor of my professional life to build and lead Identifi. Over three decades, we’ve grown from a small startup to a recognized leader in content management and workflow solutions for financial institutions. I could not be more proud of the team we have assembled and the customers we serve. As I transition into retirement, I am confident that Kaushal’s vision and leadership will guide Identifi into an even brighter future.”
Kaushal Pandya, incoming CEO, said:
“I am humbled and excited to step into the role of CEO at such a pivotal moment in Identifi’s journey. Our foundation is strong thanks to Al’s leadership, and our opportunities for innovation have never been greater. I look forward to continuing our mission of delivering exceptional value to our customers, while driving new growth and technical excellence across our product suite.”
Daniel Eisen, Managing Director of Arcadea Group, the majority owner of Identifi, said:
“Al’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence have built an extraordinary business, and we are grateful for his leadership and partnership over many years. We are equally excited to welcome Kaushal into his new role. His track record of technical innovation and thoughtful leadership makes him the right person to guide Identifi into its next chapter. With Al’s legacy and Kaushal’s vision, Identifi is positioned for decades of continued success.”
About Identifi
https://identifi.net/
Based in Safety Harbor, Florida, and originally founded in 1988 as Integra Business Systems, Identifi has grown into a market leader in process automation for financial institutions. Focused on increasing efficiency, visibility, accuracy, and customer engagement, Identifi software addresses key areas including loan cycles, audits, new account openings, integration with core banking, vendor management, employee onboarding, accounts payable, and teller line operations – unifying these functions across complex institutions.
About Arcadea Group
https://www.arcadeagroup.com/
Arcadea Group invests in high-quality, strongly-growing software companies over extremely long durations. Based in Toronto and Orlando and investing globally, Arcadea leverages its significant permanent capital base to focus exclusively on businesses with long-term potential and ambitions.
Contacts
Daniel Eisen
Managing Director
eisen@arcadeagroup.com
