Jason Liu Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Wood Mackenzie
May 07 2024 - 8:00AM
Jason Liu Appointed Chief Executive
Officer of Wood Mackenzie
EDINBURGH, 7 May 2024
-- Wood Mackenzie (the “Company”) today announced that Jason
Liu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Liu
replaces former CEO Mark Brinin, who is departing to pursue other
opportunities after successfully leading the Company through its
transformative carve-out.
Mr. Liu is a distinguished leader with over 25
years of experience leading growth-oriented, private equity-backed
companies in the software and data industries. He most recently
served as CEO of Zywave, a prominent provider of software, data,
and analytics in the insurance technology space, where his
strategic vision and operational execution doubled the size of the
company and substantially enhanced its market position.
“We are excited to welcome Jason to Wood
Mackenzie as CEO,” said Ramzi Musallam, CEO and Managing Partner of
Veritas Capital. “Jason’s prior experience and skillset make him
the ideal leader for Wood Mackenzie through this next
transformative period of growth. We are completely aligned in our
vision for Wood Mackenzie, and look forward to working with him as
he builds upon the Company’s position as the global market leader
for data and analytics that enable the energy transition.”
Mr. Liu commented, “Leading Wood Mackenzie
during such a dynamic time in the global energy and natural
resources sector is incredibly exciting. As the industry undergoes
substantial change, Wood Mackenzie remains at the forefront,
delivering the information solutions critical for our customers to
navigate these complexities. I look forward to partnering with our
2,300 global employees to continue providing the most valuable
insights for our customers as we collectively transform the way we
power our planet.”
Jason Liu Biography
Prior to serving as CEO of Zywave, Mr. Liu held
CEO roles at SAVO Group, Allegro Development Corporation, UC4
(Automic Software), and Univa UD. With his strategic approach to
both organic growth and acquisitions, Mr. Liu has consistently
focused his companies on enhancing product offerings and customer
engagement. Jason holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the
University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree from Washington
University in St. Louis.
About Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie is a globally recognized industry
leader that has been providing quality data, analytics, and
insights used to power the energy, renewables, and natural
resources industry for more than 50 years. The Wood Mackenzie Lens©
platform enables world class analytics and insights to drive
critical decision making for the company’s longstanding clients
that operate at the leading edge of the rapidly evolving energy
sector. Wood Mackenzie has developed strong data and analytics
capabilities and is advantageously positioned at the nexus of
energy industry tailwinds, offering clients leading renewable
energy and energy transition data and analytics with the bold
purpose of transforming the way the planet is powered.
About Veritas Capital
Veritas is a longstanding technology investor
with approximately $40 billion of assets under management and a
focus on companies operating at the intersection of technology and
government. The firm invests in companies that provide critical
products, software, and services, primarily technology and
technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial
customers worldwide. Veritas seeks to create value by strategically
transforming the companies in which it invests through organic and
inorganic means. Leveraging technology to make a positive impact
across vitally important areas, such as healthcare, education, and
national security, is core to the firm. Veritas is a proud steward
of national assets, improving the quality of healthcare while
reducing cost, advancing our educational system, and protecting our
nation and allies. For more information, visit
www.veritascapital.com.