CHARLESTON, S.C., April 2,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the
leading provider of software for powering social impact, is pleased
to announce that Chris Lindner has
been appointed chief information officer. Lindner will report to
Kevin McDearis, chief technology
officer, and will oversee the strategic direction and delivery of
the company's global IT infrastructure.
"A seasoned executive with more than 30 years of IT experience
in the financial services, SaaS, ecommerce, and supply chain
industries, Chris has a successful track record of partnering with
business leaders to plan, develop and implement industry-leading
information technology solutions," said McDearis. "We're thrilled
to welcome him to Blackbaud."
Most recently, Lindner served as chief technology officer for
360training where he was responsible for the strategic direction
and delivery of the company's technology platforms, focused on
modernization, driving acquisition integration, and establishing a
technology center of excellence in Costa
Rica to provide scale and minimize global delivery risk.
Prior to that, Lindner served as CIO at Manhattan Associates and at
Apptio, an IBM Company, where he was responsible for establishing
the IT function and operational efficiency and scale.
As Blackbaud's chief information officer, Lindner will oversee
the integration of corporate applications and drive leverage and
scale through effective use of data assets and automation. The IT
team's services span disciplines across innovation, organizational
development, portfolio and project management, software and
infrastructure engineering, and operations.
"Blackbaud's essential software helps social impact customers
achieve their missions," said Lindner. "I'm excited to further that
vision by enabling productivity for customers and employees through
an IT platform that delivers a robust set of services across the
globe, fueling bigger, bolder impact."
Based in Durham, N.C., Lindner
is a passionate volunteer leader and a proud parent to a son, who's
a reservist in the United States
Marine Corps. Lindner has served as Chairman of the Board at the
Technology Association of Georgia
and as a member of the Atlanta
Board of Directors for the American Heart Association.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider
exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the
nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social
responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud's essential
software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit
financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social
responsibility and education management. With millions of users and
over $100 billion raised, granted or
managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's
solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and
organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to
Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's
list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of
America's Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has
operations in the United States,
Australia, Canada, Costa
Rica and the United
Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more
at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn,
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forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of
products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be
accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible
that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on
which such statements are based. In addition, other important
factors that could cause results to differ materially include the
following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased
business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in
sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and
other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with
successful implementation of multiple integrated software products;
the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated
with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles,
particularly in larger organization; technological changes that
make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk
factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for
Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the
SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's
investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names
appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Blackbaud, Inc.
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