Vixio has introduced new leadership changes to its board, appointing Christian Erlandson as the new Chair, with immediate effect.
Erlandson steps in to replace Gehan Talwatte, who has served as Chair for the last two years. Erlandson brings a wealth of expertise in executive leadership, strategy, and innovation to this role, alongside over 30 years of senior leadership experience within the data and analytics sector.
The regulatory intelligence solutions company highlighted that he has “led successful digital transformations, spearheaded product development initiatives, built high-performing teams, and leveraged data-driven insights to deliver exceptional results for clients.”
In his role as Chair, Erlandson will draw on his industry knowledge and leadership skills to support Vixio’s growth. He will assist with new product launches and expand into the broader financial services industry and new territories.
Erlandson expressed his enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “I am honored to join Vixio as Chair and excited to contribute to the company’s continued success and growth.”
He added, “Vixio’s commitment to the RegTech space, coupled with its innovative AI-driven platform that enhances data insights and streamlines workflows, positions the company as a leader in regulatory intelligence.
“I look forward to helping steer Vixio through this exciting period of innovation and expansion, delivering impactful solutions for our customers, future customers, and employees alike.”
Previously, Erlandson has held prominent roles such as CEO of Dun & Bradstreet UK, Managing Director at Thomson Reuters, Chief Commercial Officer at GfK, and CEO of Automotive Transformation Group.
He currently serves as an advisor to Spotlio, as well as the CEO at TNW, a Financial Times company, where he reports directly to the Financial Times Board.
Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Christian to Vixio, and extend a heartfelt thanks to Gehan for his invaluable contributions in supporting Vixio’s expansion over the past two years.”
He continued, “Christian’s extensive leadership experience, strategic vision, and commitment to fostering innovation will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our position as a leader in the RegTech market.”
Gurinder Sunner, Partner at Perwyn, the European private equity investor that acquired Vixio in December 2022, stated, “Christian’s exceptional track record of driving growth and delivering value to stakeholders makes him the perfect leader to guide Vixio into its next phase of success.
“We are confident his leadership will strategically position the company for continued growth in payments and gambling, as well as long-term success as we expand further into financial services. I look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead under his chairship.”