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Walsh has been with Reynolds his entire 38-year career, most recently serving as the company’s president.
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The Reynolds and Reynolds Co. announced Chris Walsh has been appointed acting CEO. Former CEO Tommy Barras is no longer with the company.
Walsh has been with Reynolds for the entirety of his 38-year career, most recently serving as the company’s president. He will retain that title along with acting CEO. Reynolds said the work he has done over the past three and a half years as president has resulted in the fastest growth the company has experienced.
“I am both grateful and excited to lead Reynolds and Reynolds as Acting CEO,” Walsh said. “I have had the opportunity to work hand in hand with our executive team for many years. It is the most talented and experienced team of leaders in our industry, and I cannot wait to continue our growth trajectory.”
Founded in 1866, Reynolds and Reynolds has over the past four years worked to innovate in areas such as e-contracting, digital retailing, artificial intelligence and robotics.
“Our extremely talented and passionate associates will continue to drive innovation,” Walsh said. “The reason we all get up and come to work every morning is to help our customers be as successful as possible. The future of our company and our industry is bright, and I couldn’t be more excited to lead Reynolds and Reynolds.”
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