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Hildebrand Named as Chief Information Officer for ECI Software

A proven innovator in ECI’s IT and cloud strategy, Brian Hildebrand strengthens ECI’s executive team and supports customer success, driving advanced and industry-focused technology development for SMBs.  
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Brian Hildebrand

ECISoftwareSolutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the appointment of Brian Hildebrand as chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Hildebrand will be responsible for developing and implementing ECI’s comprehensive IT strategy, overseeing the organization’s entire technology infrastructure, and ensuring that ECI’s IT infrastructure remains at the forefront of innovation to address customer needs. 

 

“Brian has been an instrumental part of our IT and cloud vision over the years, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to this new leadership role,” said Trevor Gruenewald, CEO at ECI Software Solutions. “Brian’s extensive experience in IT leadership, private equity environments, and deep understanding of ECI’s mission uniquely position him to lead our information technology strategy into the future. We’re looking forward to Brian’s innovative ideas for the next chapter in ECI’s technology vision as we look to overcome customer challenges of today and tomorrow.”   

 

Hildebrand has spent years helping shape ECI’s IT and cloud strategy. Driving reliability and security for high-availability systems, disaster recovery to ensure customer data remains safe, and integrating acquisitions through scalable cloud operating models. 

 

“I am deeply honored to step into the role of chief information officer at ECI,” said Hildebrand. “Having been part of this incredible organization since 2015, I have gained a profound appreciation for the impactful business management solutions we deliver to small- and medium-sized businesses. As technology continues to evolve, my focus will be on driving innovation, empowering our teams, and ensuring we continue to meet customer needs and exceed the expectations of those we serve.” 

 

To learn more about ECI and its leadership team, visit the website. 

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