IRIS Software Group appoints Jim Dunham as President and General Manager

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Posted: 8th February 2022

Esteemed Enterprise Software Executive Appointed to provide Strategic Leadership across North America

IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a leading global software provider of accountancy, payroll, finance and other critical business solutions, is today announcing the appointment of Jim Dunham as President and General Manager Americas. A seasoned executive in accountancy and tax markets, Dunham will be responsible for the strategic leadership across IRIS North America.

“Jim brings unique expertise, not only in the accounting and tax industry but from multiple disciplines in technology businesses that serve CPA markets,” says Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of IRIS Software Group. “He has a proven track record leading fast-growth businesses, entering new markets and creating enterprise-class software offerings. As we continue our expansion, we’re thrilled to have an executive of Jim’s caliber join the IRIS team and look forward to leveraging his vast experience to help our customers address their most pressing business challenges.”

Dunham brings over 25 years’ experience leading enterprise software companies across the public and private sectors, with extensive SaaS market expertise. Consistently recognized for the ability to lead both large and small organizations, he most recently served as President and General Manager of the TeamMate line of business for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Division where he was responsible for the global market strategy of expert solutions in audit, compliance and collaboration.

Throughout his career, Dunham has held senior executive positions at enterprise software companies including SAP Labs, Siebel and Sybase; consistently leading global teams to bolster market presence and drive measurable growth. He also founded and served as CEO of Nucleus Growth and earlier was President of the Cloud and Business Intelligence Division at ServiceSource.

Jim Dunham, President and General Manager Americas, IRIS Software Group, says, “IRIS has experienced impressive growth in North America to date, and I am excited to join this talented team to build upon and accelerate this recent success. With over 43 years supporting accountants and CPAs, IRIS is uniquely positioned to provide an unparalleled level of customer service and support, combined with innovative solutions. My ambition is to help IRIS meet the considerable demands of accountants in North America for technology that empowers them to deliver impactful, value-add services to their clients. I look forward to working with the team as we continue to introduce innovation to the industry.”