Chris Hall Appointed Chief Product Officer at IRIS Software Group

IRIS Software Group, a global provider of software solutions for accounting, HR, payroll, and education, has announced Chris Hall as its new Chief Product Officer. Hall's appointment, effective January 2, 2025, is expected to accelerate the company's product innovation and its AI-first strategy.

In his new role, Hall will be responsible for leading the long-term product vision across all of IRIS's sectors. He will also be instrumental in driving the company's AI-first strategy, which aims to transform how its customers manage their most critical tasks.

Hall brings over 20 years of experience in product transformation and intelligent automation to IRIS. He has held leadership positions at both startups and Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, Hall served as Chief Product Officer at Precisely, a data integrity company serving over 12,000 organizations, including 93 of the Fortune 100. Earlier in his career, he held senior product leadership roles at B2B software companies such as Pitney Bowes, Imagitas, and Red Ventures.

Jason Dies, CEO of IRIS Software Group, stated that Hall's leadership will be crucial in evolving their products to meet the changing needs of their customers. Dies added that Hall's experience in product transformation and AI innovation will help IRIS deliver solutions that enable organizations to manage complexity, maintain compliance, and work more efficiently.

Hall joins IRIS as the company accelerates its AI-first strategy, backed by a recent multi-million-pound investment to integrate intelligent automation across its entire software portfolio.

"IRIS has built trust for nearly five decades by helping customers get their most critical work right," said Hall. "Now, AI can fundamentally change what's possible. I'm eager to join this team and build strong customer relationships to deliver product roadmaps that truly impact their lives."

Hall will work closely with IRIS teams worldwide to ensure product innovation aligns with customer needs in every region.

Founded in 1978, IRIS Software Group provides cloud-hosted software solutions and services to over 100,000 customers across 135 countries. The company offers operational solutions to businesses, finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organizations, and accountancy firms, streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and facilitating growth. IRIS is certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UK, Ireland, India, Romania, Canada, and the USA.