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Brian Hildebrand appointed CIO at ECI Software Solutions

Mon, 17th Feb 2025

ECI Software Solutions has announced the appointment of Brian Hildebrand as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO).

In his new role, Hildebrand will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive IT strategy, overseeing the entire technology infrastructure of ECI, and ensuring that the IT infrastructure is aligned with customer needs.

Trevor Gruenewald, Chief Executive Officer of ECI Software Solutions, commented, "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. 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 been a significant contributor to shaping ECI's IT and cloud strategy over the years. His work has focused on ensuring the reliability and security of high-availability systems, implementing disaster recovery procedures to keep customer data safe, and seamlessly integrating acquisitions with scalable cloud operating models.

Brian Hildebrand, the newly appointed Chief Information Officer at ECI Software Solutions, expressed his enthusiasm for his new position, stating, "I am deeply honored to step into the role of chief information officer at ECI. Having been part of this incredible organisation 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."

ECI Software Solutions provides cloud-based business management software and services to small and mid-sized businesses across various industries including manufacturing, residential construction, and wholesale/retail distribution. The software aims to improve visibility, operational efficiency, and profitability by seamlessly integrating sales and marketing, business intelligence, CRM, data and analytics, ecommerce, mobile apps, and payment processing.

With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, ECI Software Solutions serves over 25,000 customers in more than 90 countries. The company is headquartered in Westlake, Texas, with offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, and Australia.

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