Thryv CTO Sean Wechter [Photio: Thryv]

Veteran technology leader Sean Wechter has joined Dallas-based Thryv Holdings as chief technology officer.

Thryv (Nasdaq: THRY), a provider of a leading small business marketing and sales software platform, said Wechter has a proven track record in leading high-growth SaaS organizations through periods of strategic change.

“Sean has deep expertise in scaling platforms, building customer-first products, and aligning cross-functional teams,” Thryv President Grant Freeman said in a statement. “His technical vision and leadership will be critical to Thryv as we complete the company’s SaaS transformation.”

Thryv said technology has been a driving force behind its evolution into a half-billion-dollar enterprise, and the company said that as it sets its sights on reaching the $1 billion milestone, the addition of a chief technology officer to the executive team marks a strategic step forward.

Wechter comes to Thryv from Boomi, where he was chief information officer. His more-than-20-year career spans technology, software, and media organizations including PwC, Dell, Comcast, NBC, and Qlik.

With focuses on infrastructure, tech stack, AI, security, and product engineering, Wechter’s leadership will help ensure Thryv continues to maintain its competitive edge, the company said.

“I’m honored to join Thryv at such a pivotal time,” Wechter said. “The team has built a strong foundation and I’m excited to help shape what comes next as we evolve into a product- and platform-led organization. I look forward to helping unlock new possibilities for our clients and drive meaningful, sustainable growth through technology.”

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