SAN RAMON, Calif., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Accela®, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for state and local government, today announced the appointment of four key executives to its senior leadership team. These strategic hires will bolster Accela’s capabilities in technical innovation, corporate strategy, financial management, and revenue growth, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of streamlining government operations.
John Kelly steps in as Accela’s Chief Technology Officer, bringing over two decades of technology leadership from companies like XIFIN and PatientKeeper. His deep expertise in product innovation and compliance is particularly beneficial to state and local government customers as it ensures that Accela’s technology offerings are not only cutting-edge but also align with industry-specific needs.
Vito Giallorenzo has been named Chief Strategy Officer, joining from Blackberry where he held various leadership roles including CFO for the IoT business unit. His extensive experience in corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions, and financial analysis is critical for driving Accela’s strategic initiatives. Vito’s background will strengthen partnerships and enhance service delivery to state and local governments, ensuring that their complex, evolving needs are met.
Steph Allen will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer. Previously the CFO at ServiceChannel, Steph’s proven track record in corporate finance and strategic growth management is vital for steering Accela’s financial strategies. Her expertise will support fiscal sustainability and strategic investment, enabling state and local governments to leverage Accela’s solutions for long-term efficiency and innovation.
Alex Newman has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years of experience in leadership across SaaS and enterprise software sectors, most recently serving as Chief Sales Officer at ServiceChannel, Alex’s ability to scale revenue and integrate go-to-market strategies is crucial. His appointment will be beneficial to government partners as Accela expands its market reach, ensuring that agencies have access to scalable solutions that meet their unique operational challenges.
Noam Reininger, CEO of Accela, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointments, “I am thrilled to welcome John, Vito, Steph, and Alex to our team. Each brings a wealth of expertise that is perfectly aligned with our mission to empower governments and their constituents through innovative solutions. Their leadership is precisely what we need to assist our state and local government customers and partners in navigating the complexities of government operations more efficiently. Their contributions will be instrumental in enhancing the services we provide, ultimately elevating the resident experience.”
These strategic hires underscore Accela’s commitment to positioning the company for further success in transforming state and local governments to operate more efficiently and effectively.
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Accela is one of the leading providers of cloud-based software solutions, empowering local and state governments to drive efficiency and modernization. Accela offers both a configurable platform and out-of-the-box civic applications for core processes including, but not limited to, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Accela assists agencies in streamlining workflows, reducing manual tasks, and improving service delivery. For more information, please visit www.accela.com.
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