Reading: FISCAL Technologies appoints Alan Laing as chairman

FISCAL Technologies, a world-leading provider of forensic solutions and services that empower purchase-to-pay teams across the globe to protect organisational spend, has announced the appointment of Alan Laing as chairman to its board of directors. 
Laing is an industry veteran and non-executive director and advisor to several businesses. Alan was most recently managing director of Sage in the UK and Ireland, prior to that has been responsible for Sage's strategic alliances and partner businesses worldwide. Alan has spent more than 30 years working in the technology industry. Having started his career as a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions law, Alan then joined Digital Equipment Corporation and then Oracle, where he spent 14 years holding a number of executive positions. During his time in tech industry, he’s also held the positions of CEO of the CMS supplier Mediasurface, and EVP of Portal Software and then Avaya.

Laing said "I’m excited to join FISCAL Technologies at this key phase in its development. As it’s an awarding-winning innovator in forensic finance solutions I really believe there is a strong potential to truly grow its brand globally through direct sales and the channel. I look forward to collaborating with the existing management team and supporting its future growth path."

David Griffiths, CEO at FISCAL Technologies commented: “I am delighted that Alan has joined us. His depth of experience and strong track record in building technology companies will tie in perfectly with our ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.”