Verivo Software Executive Team
Steven Levy,
Chief Executive Officer
Prior to accepting his current position of CEO in 2010, Steven Levy served as an active member of the Verivo’s Board of Directors. As CEO, he has led the company in dramatic growth, increased product investment, and expanded the reach of sales. Levy’s ability to create new revenue models, extend the company’s business offerings, and identify new market expansion opportunities allows Verivo to thrive.
Before joining the company, Levy co-founded and served as CEO of Macgregor Group Inc., an order management system provider, for 15 years. He eventually led the sale of the software firm to ITG for approximately $250 million. Levy holds a BS in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and an MS in Artificial Intelligence from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Todd Christy,
President and Chief Technology Officer
Todd Christy is responsible for product development and corporate strategy. With more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, Christy has worked with many global companies, delivering enterprise-class wireless solutions to meet their mobile computing needs.
Prior to founding Verivo, Christy was a senior technology manager in Accenture’s Financial Services division where he focused on the management and implementation of technology projects, leading large teams of clients and consultants through complex system engagements. Christy was awarded Institutional Investor’s “Online Finance 40” distinction in 2008, and was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” business leaders in Boston. Under his direction, Verivo has been honored twice as one of Boston’s Best Places to Work.
Vic Pierni,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Vic Pierni is responsible for leading the company’s financial, legal, and administrative activities, from strategic finance, to human resources. Pierni has over 20 years of financial management and mergers and acquisitions experience within the software and high technology sector, which provides him with the expertise he brings to Verivo.
Prior to joining the company, Pierni was CFO at ITG Solutions Network (formerly The Macgregor Group Inc.), where he was instrumental in developing the company’s financial infrastructure prior to the sale of Macgregor to ITG for approximately $250 million. Prior to ITG, Pierni held senior positions at CMGI and KPMG. At KPMG, Pierni directed numerous audits as well as merger and acquisition advisory projects for private equity and strategic acquisition clients. Pierni was recognized by Boston Business Journal as a 2010 “CFO of the Year” award honoree. He is a CPA with a BS from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management and an MBA from Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.
T.L. Neff,
Executive Vice President, Global Client Services
T.L. Neff is responsible for leading all customer facing operations, including relationship management, professional services, support, training and hosting. He ensures that the organization has the proper alignment and execution capabilities necessary to deliver customer value and ensure customer satisfaction.
Prior to Verivo, Neff held a diverse set of positions across a wide range of technology and business segments, with extensive management experience at Thomson Reuters and Accenture. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Christopher P. Willis,
Chief Marketing Officer
As a mobile industry pioneer, Christopher Willis helped set the direction for marketing of applications and application platforms over a decade ago. Since then he has remained at the forefront of the industry, propelling Verivo to a leadership position in a rapidly evolving segment. Leveraging a measured combination of marketing communications, media management, online, social media, and multi-media outreach, Willis and his team are 100% focused on expanding awareness of the company while exponentially enhancing the volume and quality of sales leads.
Prior to joining Verivo, Willis held marketing, creative, technical, and business development roles at companies that include KPMG-CT, a division of KPMG Management Services in the Netherlands, C-Bridge Internet Solutions, ModelGolf, Cambridge Technology Group, and the Bank of Tokyo. Willis is active within a wide range of industry groups dedicated to the growth and health of the industries he serves. He graduated with a BA in English, Theatre, and Philosophy from Gettysburg College.
Pete Tyrrell,
Executive Vice President, Global Sales
Pete Tyrrell joined Verivo to lead the company’s expanding global sales organization. Along with his team, Tyrrell provides expert services and support to Verivo’s existing global customer base, while looking to new market segments to expand the reach of the platform.
Prior to joining the company, Tyrrell spent seven years as the Vice President of Worldwide Sales at 170 Systems, Inc., a business process automation software company. Having worked at five startups throughout his career, Tyrrell has gained experience growing several innovative technology companies and successfully implementing go-to-market strategies for businesses such as Parametric Technology Corporation and ArrowPoint Communications.