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Syspro Names Leanne Taylor as New CEO

In a strategic move to strengthen its leadership amid a phase of rapid growth, Syspro, a leading ERP platform tailored for manufacturing and distribution, has appointed Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jaco Maritz. This transition is part of a planned succession announcement made on April 1, 2026.

Jaco Maritz has been a pivotal force for Syspro over the past four years, bringing the company through significant developments, including its transition to Advent ownership. Under his guidance, Syspro has experienced considerable growth and an expansion of its customer base. With March 2026 coming to a close, Maritz will continue his association with the company as a non-executive director on the board, ensuring that his expertise remains accessible to the corporate governance team.

Mike Ettling, the Chairman of Syspro, acknowledged Maritz’s contributions, stating, “Personally, and on behalf of the Board, I want to thank Jaco for his leadership during an important period for Syspro. The company has evolved its operating model, built a stronger leadership team, and set the groundwork for future scaled growth.” The board is confident in Leanne’s ability to lead Syspro into its next chapter, reinforcing that the appointment was structured to ensure continuity and goodwill.

Leanne Taylor, who joined Syspro as Chief Revenue Officer in April 2025, has been influential in steering the company’s global strategy. Her role has involved fortifying Syspro's partner ecosystem and enhancing customer relations across critical sectors of manufacturing and distribution. Taylor expressed enthusiasm for her new role, recognizing the vast potential ahead for Syspro. “Syspro has a strong foundation and a bold opportunity ahead to lead the next wave of ERP with AI,” stated Taylor. “We are entering a new era where intelligence, automation, and operational context will reshape how industrial businesses run.”

Taylor's vision for Syspro focuses on evolving the platform to become the trusted digital backbone for what she terms the