David O'Connell Appointed as CEO of SimpliGov

SACRAMENTO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 21, 2024 - SimpliGov, a pivotal figure in digital forms, workflow automation, and electronic signature solutions, has named David O'Connell as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a background as the company's Chief Technology Officer, O'Connell's promotion, effective March 18, 2024, signifies a strategic move to leverage his extensive experience and visionary approach for the company's next growth phase.

O'Connell, known for his remarkable expertise in building high-value products, has a successful track record of leading teams to achieve excellent business outcomes and efficiency. Before taking the helm at SimpliGov, he played significant roles at D3, SpendVu, and as CIO at ThinkSmart LLC, noted for its form and workflow automation tailored for the legal industry. His efforts significantly contributed to SimpliGov's technology evolution, focusing on customer relationships, system reliability, and strategic growth.

With O'Connell’s leadership, SimpliGov has seen a significant 62% revenue increase from 2023 to 2024 and continues to expand its presence in state and local government sectors. His commitment to product innovation and customer success has been pivotal to SimpliGov's market position, processing millions of transactions daily with robust, scalable solutions. Co-Founders Michael Concannon and Paul Hirner have expressed their confidence in O'Connell, acknowledging his unparalleled qualifications for fostering customer success and sustaining the organization's growth trajectory.