Squirro Appoints Former NetGuardians CFO Rémy Maillet-Contoz as Chief Financial Officer

Squirro Appoints Former NetGuardians CFO Rémy Maillet-Contoz as Chief Financial Officer

Zurich, Switzerland – October 9, 2024  

Squirro, the Swiss-headquartered global SaaS platform for enterprise-ready AI, search, and business insights, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rémy Maillet-Contoz as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 20 years of experience spanning Banking and Technology across London and Zurich, Rémy brings a wealth of financial leadership and strategic insight to Squirro during an exciting period of growth.

Rémy Maillet-Contoz most recently served as CFO of NetGuardians, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company's finance team and leading a major fundraising initiative with a prominent European private equity firm. His prior experience includes senior roles at id4, Cembra, Coutts Private Bank, and NatWest, where he contributed to transformative financial strategies and operations.

Rémy holds an MSc in International Management from HEC Business School, Montreal, and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in the UK. His strong foundation in financial management and his diverse background in banking and technology make him an ideal fit for Squirro’s continued expansion.

In his new role as CFO, Rémy will focus on accelerating Squirro’s growth trajectory, ensuring robust financial performance, and supporting the company’s strategic goals. His appointment strengthens Squirro’s executive leadership team as the company continues to push the boundaries of AI-driven business solutions across various industries, including finance, insurance, and manufacturing.

“I am excited to join Squirro at this pivotal moment and look forward to collaborating with the team and key stakeholders to help drive the company’s continued growth and success,” said Rémy Maillet-Contoz. 

Squirro’s COO, Bernd Schopp, expressed his enthusiasm for Rémy’s appointment: “We are thrilled to welcome Rémy to the team. His extensive financial expertise and deep understanding of both the banking and tech sectors make him a key addition to the leadership management. His leadership will be essential in driving our financial strategy and delivering strong results as we expand our global footprint.”

Rémy’s arrival at Squirro comes at a pivotal time as the company continues to develop reliable and accurate AI that customers trust. His financial leadership will support the company’s mission to empower businesses with AI.

About Squirro

Squirro is a global SaaS provider headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, offering enterprise-ready generative AI, search, business insights and automation solutions. Their mission is to empower organizations with the precision-engineering they need to harness the full potential of their data through advanced AI technologies in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

For further information, please contact:
Lauren Hawker Zafer
Chief Marketing Officer, Squirro

lauren@squirro.com