Epicor Software Corporation, a provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, has announced that Joseph (Joe) L. Cowan has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.
Cowan, who brings extensive executive management experience in software and technology to Epicor, succeeds Pervez Qureshi, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities. Qureshi will also be stepping down from his position as a director on the Epicor board of directors.
“We are very pleased that Joe Cowan has joined Epicor as its new CEO and will be leading the company in its next phase of growth,” said Jason Wright, a member of the Board of Directors of Epicor. Along with his appointment as President and CEO, Cowan will be appointed as a member of the Epicor board of directors.
“I look forward to working with the experienced Epicor leadership team and our more than 4,800 talented employees worldwide on continuing to deliver innovative technologies and software solutions that help our customers build more successful businesses. I am eager to get started on what will be an exciting new chapter in the Epicor story,” said Cowan.
Most recently, Cowan served as President and CEO of Online Resources, a leading provider of online banking and full-service payment solutions, until its acquisition by ACI Worldwide in March 2013. Previously, he served as CEO of Interwoven, Inc., a global leader in content management software, until its acquisition by Autonomy Corporation plc in 2009 (Autonomy was later acquired by HP). Cowan has served in a variety of leadership roles at Manugistics, EXE Technologies and Invensys/Baan. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University and an M.S. in Engineering from Arizona State University.