He was previously group chief executive of iris software and chairman of clearswift an international cybersecurity business. The groups client list has included npower, the liverpool football club, connaught, electrolux s uk operations, and wadsworth. The enlarged business has combined pro forma revenues of over. Feb 2015 ranked as one of the uks top 100 business leaders who give back. Hg capital will remain a significant shareholder in the group. Customers can install iris software on their computers or gain access to the software via the cloud. Under his leadership iris became the uks largest private software house and a market leader in each of its vertical sectors. Martin served as group ceo of iris from 20012011, leading its. Experts views on bestoutcomes software sales challenge. Technology entrepreneur martin leuw of iris and daisy group founder matthew riley offer their advice on how project consultancy bestoutcome should best market the software it has developed. What changes would you make to uk boardrooms to make boards more effective. The software was designed and launched by iris software group ltd headquartered in berkshire, united kingdom.
It claims that 75% of premiership football clubs use its integrated software, which also helps businesses cut operating costs and improve efficiency and performance. Iris uk, the accounting and legal software specialist and the uks largest private and fastest growing software business, today announced the launch of an enhanced iris claimit, a debt recovery solution designed to help inhouse credit controllers manage the legal process of debt recovery. From 20012011, as ceo and significant management investor, he grew iris software from small beginnings to become the uk s largest private software house. Martin leuw knows what it takes to scale a business successfully. For more than a decade he was chief executive of the developer iris, which builds software for. The merged group is said to have pro forma revenues of more than. I led the growth of iris software as a subscription saas software business. It is excellent news for our customers as it significantly expands our r.
Martin leuw ponders that many businesses are like a bagel. Martin leuw martin leads the growth4good investment strategy and is a serial entrepreneur specialising in digital media with a 25 year track record of driving growth. About martin leuw martin leads the growth4good investment strategy and is a serial entrepreneur specialising in digital media with a 25year track record of driving rapid scaleup growth. At iris, our commitment to you is that we have been continually investing in our product range and support services throughout the recession to deliver. Iris forms mega group through merger with csg accountingweb. During his ten years as ceo and significant management investor at iris software, he developed the business into the uks largest private. Iris is one of the uks best kept secrets i would guess that most people are touched by iris products everyday. Using a very rough rule of thumb, from nought30 employees, a competent bookkeeper should suffice. Martin is a serial entrepreneur specialising in digital media with a 25year track record of driving rapid scaleup growth. Looking back, he has a decade of overseeing iris as its annual revenues grew from. Former ceo of iris software, martin leuw, will be chairman. This berkshire company says its business management software is used by 60,000 organisations in britain, including accountancy practices, law firms, charities and sports clubs. For more than a decade he was chief executive of the developer iris, which builds software for accountants, lawyers, charities and other organisations. The board of iris software group limited today announced a revised company structure and new appointments to the board, following the resignation of martin leuw as group chief executive.
Robert steele said the acquisition of the company now means more investment opportunities to develop key products the firm had been working on, a solid future and. On top of that, iris has grown every year for the last 20 years and is highly profitable making it a secure environment to work in and one where innovation and being the. Martin leuw, leathwaites nonexecutive chairman and founder of growth4good reflects on his career with the frog the ceos vc. Martin leuw, chief executive of iris will become group chief executive of the enlarged group. During martin s tenure as group chief executive, iris has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private software companies in the uk, with 1,200 employees and c. By martin leuw martin leuw knows what it takes to scale a business successfully. Martin is now chairman, ned and investor in multiple. Find out more information about iris software group limited. The board of iris software group limited yesterday announced a revised company structure and new appointments to the board, following the resignation of martin leuw as group chief executive. Iris software limited company profile slough, united. May 02, 2019 on thursday 2 may we will be hosting an evening in one of londons exclusive venues, listening to the innovative story of martin leuw, founder of growth4good. Nov 10, 2010 ive found that each stage of business growth requires different skill levels from the finance function, says martin leuw, founder of iris, the uk s largest private software house. View martin leuws profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Martin philip leuw resigned director, company director, 2007. Acquiring exchequer is an important milestone in our goal of becoming the 1st choice of business software for uk accountants and smes. The firms customers include notfor profits, accounting firms, medical practices, and law firms. A boardroom interview with martin leuw of growth4good. Ive found that each stage of business growth requires different skill levels from the finance function, says martin leuw, founder of iris, the uk s largest private software house. List of companies where martin philip leuw was involved. View martin leuw s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. On thursday 2 may we will be hosting an evening in one of londons exclusive venues, listening to the innovative story of martin leuw, founder of growth4good. He is also chairman of latimer group and nonexecutive chairman of leathwaite. From 20012011, as ceo and significant management investor, he grew iris software from small beginnings to become the uks largest. Martin leuw served as chief executive of iris software group for more than a decade, leading the company through multiple buyouts.
Nov 09, 2010 experts views on the foundry peter done of peninsula, martin leuw of iris software, bima chairman justin cooke and crown paints boss brian davidson offer their advice on the foundrys expansion. As group ceo, martin drove the growth of iris over 10 years, from a business with. It connects accountants, businesses and their employees enabling them to efficiently manage their financial, compliance and human capital resource requirements to achieve success. Martin philip leuw profile free company director check. From 20012011, as ceo and significant management investor he grew iris software from small beginnings to become the uk s largest private software house. Iris chief executive martin leuw will be the group chief executive of the enlarged business. Oct 09, 2009 iris ceo martin leuw talks about the past, present and future of iris software, the uk s largest private software house specialising in a wide range of business sectors. He was previously group chief executive of iris software and. Mar 19, 2018 iris launches new debt recovery software iris uk, the accounting and legal software specialist and the uks largest private and fastest growing software business, today announced the launch of an enhanced iris claimit, a debt recovery solution designed to help inhouse credit controllers manage the legal process of debt recovery. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover martins connections and jobs at similar companies. Its capabilities include billing and invoicing, tax management, customizable reporting, and others. Martin leuw it must be good to be martin leuw these days.
Iris acquires exchequer in software shakeup accountancy age. Dec 21, 2018 martin leuw, leathwaites nonexecutive chairman and founder of growth4good reflects on his career with the frog the ceos vc. Martin leuw is founder of growth4good, which invests in highlyscalable digital businesses that have demonstrable social impact. Iris is a microsoft gold certified partner, has a pool of over 100 sharepoint technology experts.
Martin leuw joins the ground control team in june 2019 as new nonexecutive chairman. The board has seperated the company into two iris accountancy solutions, and iris software group. Mar 02, 2011 fellow chartered accountant and group ceo martin leuw steps down to become a nonexecutive at the business. From 20012011, as ceo and significant management investor, he grew iris software from small beginnings to become the uks largest private software house. Ground control announces appointment of martin leuw as new non. Dec 23, 2016 for leuws part, he spent 10 years building a successful it company, iris software, growing sales to. While iris now leads sage in terms of market share in the uk accountancy software market, software satisfaction awards surveys since 2005 suggest it has lost its position as the supplier with the most satisfied customers. With 37 years experience, iris is the uk s market leading provider of business critical software and services.
Oct 04, 2010 technology entrepreneur martin leuw of iris and daisy group founder matthew riley offer their advice on how project consultancy bestoutcome should best market the software it has developed. During martins tenure as group chief executive, iris has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private software companies in the uk, with. Roberts pictured above will take the top spot at the business software arm on an interim basis. This is a pretty decent cv to flaunt around as leuw decides what he wants to do next. An iris spokeswoman said that it was part of its strategy not to announce the value of the acquisition. Martin built iris into the uk s largest private software house, exiting for. Martin leuw, a highlyexperienced software entrepreneur and is the former ceo of iris software, also joined the board, as chairman, to guide the business though its next phase of.
Jun 10, 2007 operate under the iris software group brand. Martin leuw, former ceo, iris software martin took over from where the founder of iris software left off when the company received its first private equity investment in 2001. From 20012011 he was ceo and a significant investor in iris software group driving growth from subscription saas revenues of. While iris now leads sage in terms of market share in the uk accountancy software market, software satisfaction awards surveys since 2005 suggest it has lost its position as the supplier with the most satisfied customers the iris board took the opportunity of leuws departure to reorganise the group, concluding that it can achieve better customer focus by formally separating the business. Nov 01, 20 during this period, iris had 3 mbos, growing from an enterprise value of. Iris software group was formed by the 2007 merger between iris software group and computer software group. Experts views on the foundry peter done of peninsula, martin leuw of iris software, bima chairman justin cooke and crown paints boss brian. Iris launches new debt recovery software federal management. During his ten years as ceo and significant management investor at iris software, he developed the business into the uk s largest private software house. Martin philip leuw worked in teamflow limited, iris solutions limited, systems team limited, advanced enterprise software limited, iris payroll software limited, software holdco2 limited, young presidents organisation london, iris resourcing limited as a company director, a. Iris software is a web based accounting management solution for businesses of all sizes. Martin is now chairman, ned and investor in multiple technology and talent.
Martin leuw is a serial entrepreneur specialising in digital media with a 25year track record of driving rapid scaleup growth. From 20012011, as ceo and significant management investor he grew iris software from small beginnings to become the uk s largest private software house, successfully exiting. Iris software group helps over 80,000 businesses, schools and public sector organisations successfully managing their critical operational tasks. Martin leuw iris group chief executive uk the end result is that the focus of the decision can become restricted to cost, rather than return on investment and strategic advantage. Iris software group acquires ps financials ps financials.
During martins tenure as group chief executive, iris has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private software companies in the uk, with 1,200. Ground control announces appointment of martin leuw as new. The iris board took the opportunity of leuw s departure to reorganise the group. Founder growth4good group ceo iris software from 20012011 growing ebitda from. Clearswift, the digital security software company, has been acquired by londonbased private equity firm lyceum capital for approximately. Martin leads the growth4good investment strategy and is a serial entrepreneur specialising in digital media with a 25 year track record of driving growth. Martin leuw is a serial entrepreneur, investor and an acknowledged expert on.
Our website makes it possible to view other available documents related to iris software group limited. Under his leadership iris became the uk s largest private software house and a market leader in each of its vertical sectors. Martin spent the last 10 years as chief executive of iris software group. Exchequer software founders pick shield to handle sale to iris. Martin philip leuw worked in teamflow limited, iris solutions limited, systems team limited, advanced enterprise software limited, iris payroll software limited, software holdco2 limited, young presidents organisation london, iris resourcing limited as a company director, a director, an accountant. During his ten years as ceo and significant management investor at iris software, he developed the business into the uk s largest private software house, growing from. Acquiring exchequer is an important milestone in our goal of becoming the first choice of business software for uk accountants and smes. I led the growth of iris software as a subscription saas software business from. Not all social investors are tree huggers and vice versa. Iris ceo martin leuw talks about the past, present and future of iris software, the uk s largest private software house specialising in a wide range of. Iris claimit already successfully manages the debt recovery processes of a number of in. Chief executive martin leuw oversaw sales growth of 55% a year from.
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