Finastra, a financial software company with more than 8,100 customers, including some of the world's largest banks, announced a change in leadership on Monday. Chris Walters,
During his tenure at tax-focused wealth management firm Avantax, Walters orchestrated the company's acquisition by Cetera Financial Group for
In a press release, Walters said he looked forward to working with the Finastra team to "drive sustainable growth and continue to deliver more value to our customers, team members, and investors."
Under Paris' stewardship, Finastra, a London-based bank technology company, was formed in 2017 following the merger of Misys and D+H in 2017. Finastra launched various open banking initiatives to
During a transition period in 2025, the company said, Paris and Walters will work together to ensure a smooth handover.
"This journey with Finastra has been a privilege," Paris said in a press release. "Chris is a seasoned professional, and I am honored to 'pass the baton' to him. I leave incredibly proud of what Finastra has achieved so far and excited for the company's future under Chris's leadership."