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IRIS announces management team changes for 2025

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–  After nearly a decade at the business, Elona Mortimer-Zhika will transition from CEO role in New Year.
–  Executive search is underway for a US-based global CEO who will bring IRIS into a new chapter of global growth.
–  Executive Chairman, Gus Malezis appointed interim CEO.

LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global provider of accountancy, education management, HR and payroll solutions, today announced that, in a planned transition, Elona Mortimer-Zhika has made the decision to move on from her CEO role to focus on her family, philanthropic priorities and expanding board responsibilities in the UK. This move comes a year after she led the sale of the business to Hg, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP) and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) – in a transaction valuing the business at around $4 billion – and weeks after the acquisition of Dext. This represented the largest acquisition in IRIS’ history and brought significant growth globally, adding c.20% to group revenues.

An executive search is underway for a global CEO based in the USA, who will drive continued growth as the company doubles down on global expansion, product innovation and customer success. The Board has appointed Gus Malezis, the company’s current executive chairman, to the expanded role of interim CEO.

Ms. Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of IRIS, said: “I have had the incredible opportunity and privilege of leading a business I truly love, and it has been the best job in the world. IRIS is an amazing company with all the ingredients many dream of having: loyal customers, fantastic mission critical cloud solutions, amazing investors and, most importantly, a tremendously hard-working and brilliant team, committed to our customers’ success. My heartfelt thanks to all our amazing employees and customers who make IRIS what it is.”

“As we align our business for further global expansion, I am ready to focus on new priorities, including my family, joining other boards in a NED capacity, as well as my philanthropic work, including with The Hg Foundation. I am delighted that several key milestones were achieved in my last 12 months as CEO, and I am proud of what we have built together. I leave behind a business entering a new phase of growth, supported by a fantastically talented team. I want to give huge thanks to Hg, LGP and ICG for their backing and support, both personally and professionally; I couldn’t have asked for better partners.”

During Ms. Mortimer-Zhika’s tenure IRIS has tripled in size, transitioned to a cloud SaaS platform business, expanded into the Americas, significantly improved its customer NPS (Net Promoter Score), acquired more than 30 new businesses and became a Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years in the UK, and more recently, across all major geographies including the USA, Canada, India, Ireland, and Romania. Women now represent 49% of IRIS’ employee base.

Gus Malezis, Executive Chairman and interim CEO, commented: “For almost a decade, Elona’s leadership has helped to create a very bright future for an amazing business, leaving us in an excellent position for continued success. I highly value Elona’s capacity to drive the business success, while steadfastly keeping the employees and the IRIS culture at the core. Hers are certainly big shoes to fill, but Elona has prepared us all well for the future.”

This foundational success will catapult IRIS into a new phase of global excellence. An executive search is underway for a CEO who will bring IRIS into a new global chapter, with an ever-increasing impact in a broader range of key sectors, all of which will be critical to the business.  This will look to conclude through 2025.

Nic Humphries, Board Member for IRIS and Senior Partner at Hg, the majority owner of IRIS for most of the last 20-years, commented: “IRIS and Hg share a long history, having grown together over the past 20 years. Elona initially joined IRIS as a transformative CFO before succeeding to COO and then CEO over five years ago. She is a natural leader, business builder and brand ambassador. Under her incredible tenure, IRIS has more than tripled in size and transformed into a modern, cloud business leading its sector in both the UK and USA.”

“We are very grateful for everything Elona has accomplished for IRIS and Hg. We look forward to continuing to work with her as a trustee of The Hg Foundation and as she pursues non-executive and similar board roles. On a personal note, it has been a privilege to work with someone of such high capability and integrity and I would like to commend Elona for the great position she leaves IRIS in.”

Media contact:  
IRIS Software Group  
news@irisglobal.com

About IRIS Software Group

Founded in 1978, IRIS Software Group is a global provider of mission critical, cloud-hosted software solutions and services to more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries. IRIS is a trusted partner to businesses, finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy firms of all sizes, providing innovative operational solutions that streamline complex processes, maintain compliance, and unlock growth. Through simplifying, automating and providing insights on everyday mission critical tasks for organisations of all shapes and sizes, IRIS ensures customers can look forward with certainty and confidence. IRIS is certified as a 2024 Great Place to Work® in the UK, Ireland, India, Romania, Canada and the USA. Follow IRIS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. More information on its award-winning software solutions can be found here.

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Achieve named to Az Business Magazine’s ’10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona’ for 2026

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Recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating opportunities for women to grow and lead

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has been named among the 2026 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona by Az Business Magazine. The annual recognition highlights organizations that create supportive environments where women can thrive professionally, advance into leadership roles and build meaningful careers.

The honor reflects Achieve’s ongoing investment in workplace programs that support employee growth, flexibility, leadership development and career advancement. Women serve in leadership roles across the organization and play a critical role in shaping the company’s culture, products and long-term success.

“Creating an environment where women can grow, lead and build rewarding careers is central to who we are as a company,” said Achieve Senior Vice President of Human Resources Heather Marcom. “We’re honored to be recognized among Arizona’s top workplaces for women and remain committed to fostering a culture where employees feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.”

Achieve maintains a major corporate presence in the Phoenix area, where hundreds of employees contribute to the company’s mission of helping people move from struggling to thriving financially. The company supports employees through leadership development opportunities, employee resource groups, mentorship and learning programs designed to help team members reach their professional goals.

The recognition adds to a growing list of workplace honors for Achieve. Earlier this year, the company was named among the Top 3 Best Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Employees by BestCompaniesAZ and was also recognized by AZ Big Media as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.

“Strong organizations are built by diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership,” said Marcom. “We’re proud of the talented women across Achieve who help drive our business forward every day and grateful for the impact they make on our employees, customers and communities.”

The 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona list is determined through a public voting process conducted by AZ Big Media and published in Az Business magazine.

About Achieve

Achieve, THE digital personal finance company, helps everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve pairs proprietary data and analytics with personalized support to offer personal loans, home equity loans, debt relief and debt consolidation, along with financial tips and education and free mobile apps: Achieve MoLO® (Money Left Over) and Achieve GOOD™ (Get Out Of Debt). Achieve is frequently recognized for providing top-rated customer experience and satisfaction by both consumers and leading personal finance review platforms and has 2,200 dedicated teammates across the country, with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Achieve refers to the global organization and may denote one or more affiliates of Achieve Company, including Achieve.com, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #138464); Achieve Home Loans, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #1810501); Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977); Freedom Debt Relief (NMLS ID # 1248929); and Freedom Financial Asset Management (CRD #170229).

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Austin Kilgore
akilgore@achieve.com
214-908-5097

Elina Tarkazikis
etarkazikis@achieve.com

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National Press Club Statement on the withdrawal of subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists

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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement:

“The Justice Department’s decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting journalists at The New York Times is a welcome and necessary step to protect the public’s constitutional right to an independent press.

These subpoenas should never have been issued in the first place. Compelling journalists to reveal confidential sources sends a chilling message to those who seek to inform the public and threatens the very foundation of press freedom.

Every American should understand what is at stake when the government turns its investigative powers on journalists. It is not routine. It is an extraordinary intrusion that strikes at the heart of the First Amendment and your right to information about your government.

The greatest danger was not the subpoenas themselves, but the message they sent: That sources could be exposed, that whistleblowers should remain silent, and that the American people might know less about the actions of their own government.

A strong democracy depends on a press that can report freely, hold power to account, and inform the public without intimidation.

We urge continued vigilance to ensure that journalists can do their jobs without interference and that protections for source confidentiality are upheld consistently.”

About the National Press Club

Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists and a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.

Contact: Beth Francesco, Executive Director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, media@press.org

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NCC Launches NCC Connect™ to Put Credit, Fraud, and Compliance Inside the CRM Dealers Already Use

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A powerful new solution that embeds credit access, fraud detection, and compliance directly into the dealership’s existing CRM — removing the system-switching that slows deals and exposes dealers to risk.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NCC, a leading provider of credit and compliance solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced the launch of NCC Connect™, a powerful platform that runs credit, fraud, and compliance from inside the CRM a dealership already uses — without friction or duplicate entry.

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

As deals grow more complex and fraud more sophisticated, dealers are juggling more disconnected systems than ever — the CRM, the credit system, the compliance tools — switching between them on every transaction. Each switch breaks momentum, invites a skipped step, and slows the path to funding. NCC Connect meets this moment with a single, seamless solution that keeps the full credit, fraud, and compliance engine right where the team already works.

Why NCC Connect Matters Right Now

Dealers lose time and margin switching between the CRM, credit, and compliance systems on every dealAuto lending fraud continues to climb, with industry fraud exposure reaching a record $10.4 billion in 2025, according to Point Predictive’s 2026 Auto Lending Fraud Trends ReportState compliance is tightening, with laws like California’s SB 766 (CARS Act) taking effect October 1, 2026Every disconnected step is another chance for an error, a delay, or a deal that stalls before funding

These pressures are forcing dealers to consolidate, and NCC Connect delivers the edge.

Product Highlights:

Inside the CRM — Soft-pull and hard credit access from all three major bureaus — Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax — without leaving the workflowFraud & Identity Built In — Identity verification and synthetic fraud detection delivered within the credit pull, flagging Red Flag conditions before the deal moves to fundingCompliance on Autopilot — FCRA and FTC controls with automatic, audit-ready documentation stored in the deal record99.99% Uptime — The industry’s highest, so the platform is there when a deal is on the desk

NCC Connect runs soft-pull pre-qualifications and hard credit pulls from any bureau or score model without leaving the CRM, while customer data stays inside the existing CRM structure. Every credit, fraud, and compliance result is captured on the deal record — giving dealers a single, audit-ready source of truth and a faster, cleaner path to funding.

NCC Connect extends the same powerful, credit-first engine behind NCC’s Complete Credit™ platform into the CRM where dealers already work. For dealers, that means more approvals, stronger fraud protection, and faster funding, without changing how the team works.

Learn more about NCC Connect at https://nccdirect.com/ncc-connect/

About NCC:

With offices in Austin, TX, Bettendorf, IA, and Las Vegas, NV, NCC has been a trusted partner in credit-driven retailing for automotive dealerships for nearly three decades. We combine a powerful credit and compliance engine with a fully integrated Desking platform to drive maximum profitability. Our focus on innovation, user-friendly products, and dependable systems — supported by a dedicated account management team — has solidified our reputation as a leader in the industry. www.nccdirect.com

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Holly Smith, NCC, 1 8285732722, hsmith@nccdirect.com, https://nccdirect.com/

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