Authoria, Inc., today announced the appointment of industry veteran Stephen Lifshatz as its Chief Financial Officer. Lifshatz most recently served as Senior Vice President and CFO of Lionbridge Technologies, a $450-million publicly held software company.
Lifshatz will report directly to Authoria Chairman and CEO Tod Loofbourrow. He replaces Paul Pedevillano, who had served as Authoriaís interim CFO since October 2006.
ìSteve is one of the strongest CFOs in the software business,î said Loofbourrow. ìHe joins Authoria at an important time, as we continue to extend our position as the recognized leader in integrated talent management. Steveís proven talent in building market-leading organizations and creating battle-hardened, high-integrity financial operations will be vital as we move into our next phase of growth. We welcome the addition of such a high-caliber individual to our senior management team, and look forward to his contributions in building a leader.î
For the past ten years, Lifshatz played an active role in the tremendous growth of global technology and services provider Lionbridge Technologies, from securing VC funding through the companyís IPO and secondary offerings. Lifshatz built a worldwide finance organization and managed 12 acquisitions, provided operating metrics, led the company through SEC reporting changes such as Sarbanes-Oxley, and served as the companyís liaison with the investment community. Prior experience included service as Vice President and CFO for The Dodge Group, an international software company, and as Vice President and Controller for Marcam Corporation, from its inception as a $3-million startup to a $325-million publicly held software company.
ìIím excited by the opportunity to join the experienced, high-quality team at Authoria,î said Lifshatz. ìIt is clear that integrating talent-management processes is the only way to ensure a healthy workforce of the future. Authoria is ahead of competitors in the breadth and depth of its solutions, its focus on the end-user experience, and its experience in meeting the talent-management needs of the worldís most demanding employers. I welcome the chance to help our customers turn talent management into a defining competitive advantage, and to drive Authoriaís continued success.î
Authoria Appoints Stephen Lifshatz as CFO
Software-Industry Veteran Brings Significant Expertise in Leading Growth, Acquisitions, and Public Offerings
