Relativity, a global leader in legal technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Kirk Larsen as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 16. Larsen’s appointment is set to bolster Relativity’s strategic financial initiatives as the company continues to scale its SaaS operations and extend its market leadership in transformative AI and legal technology.
With an extensive background that spans over three decades, Larsen has been at the forefront of financial strategy within the SaaS sector. Before his new role at Relativity, he served as President and CFO at Black Knight, Inc., a prominent software, data, and analytics firm in the housing finance sector. His leadership was crucial during Black Knight’s initial public offering and numerous strategic acquisitions, culminating in a nearly $12 billion sale to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
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Phil Saunders, CEO of Relativity, expressed his enthusiasm for Larsen’s future impact on the company, stating, “Kirk has cultivated a unique skillset to propel technology companies to unprecedented levels of success. With his impressive achievements as a financial leader, Kirk is well suited to support Relativity in driving our continued growth forward amid this era of transformational AI and data that is redefining the legal technology industry. Kirk will undoubtedly bring great value to Relativity, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.”
Larsen is tasked with spearheading Relativity’s financial management and strategic planning. He is also committed to mentoring the next generation of finance leaders within the company. Larsen commented on his appointment, “I see remarkable opportunity for Relativity to continue its tremendous success based on its leadership position in the market, focus on continuous innovation, and groundbreaking AI solutions that are solving today’s most complex legal data challenges. I’m humbled and excited to join a company that is driven by a strong user community, talented employees, and deep core values. I look forward to leveraging my extensive experience in scaling SaaS companies to help Relativity in maximizing its growth.”
Larsen succeeds Sailesh Munagala, who will remain in an advisory role to ensure a seamless transition until the end of July. Under Munagala’s stewardship, Relativity underwent significant growth, benefiting from strategic investments and acquisitions that have solidified its market position.
