Temenos has moved to further strengthen its senior leadership team as the company aims to up its game in the US software-as-a-service market.
The banking software group has announced Isabelle Guis as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Monty Bhatia as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Alliances and Partner Ecosystem.
The duo will report directly to the firm’s CEO, Jean-Pierre Brulard, who took on the role just a few months ago. Temenos states that the new hires will work to accelerate business growth and what it believes is a ‘market opportunity’ in SaaS in the US, the world’s largest and most lucrative financial services market.
Brulard remarked: “Isabelle and Monty are accomplished leaders who will help us drive business growth. Isabelle is passionate about driving business growth through marketing and building customer-centric marketing organisations, and this aligns perfectly with Temenos’ mission to always deliver value to our clients.
“Monty’s appointment demonstrates our continued investment in our partner strategy and commitment to our partner ecosystem. Our aim is to continue to accelerate our joint and partner-led sales and grow our mutual business as well as innovate with partners.
“I’m looking forward to working with both of them to deliver business value to our clients and all our stakeholders worldwide.”
Guis’ will lead Temenos’ go-to-market, product and solutions and coordinate demand generation and marketing communications. The company has particularly cited her experience in the SaaS space as a particular asset.
“I am thrilled to join Temenos as we embark on our growth journey” Guis remarked. “I can’t wait to share with our customers how our innovation and technology can support banking institutions of all sizes and backgrounds from major banks, to digital ones.
“Doing well from a business perspective and doing good for the society supporting their global economy is what every leader dreams of.”
Bhatia, meanwhile, will be tasked with maximising Temenos’ growth via strategic partnerships, with hyperscalers, technology firms, global system integrators and delivering partners specific targets.
Bhatia commented: “Temenos has a remarkable reputation for innovation and excellence in the banking technology sector. I’m excited to join Temenos and look forward to accelerating our go-to-market motion through a robust partner-led strategy.
“Together with our partners, we will drive the adoption of Temenos banking platform and deliver exceptional value to our clients worldwide.”