Jim Ashton

Jim Ashton is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the financial technology sector. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Jim Ashton currently serves as a General Partner at NewSpring Holdings LLC, a position he has held since joining NewSpring in 2014.2 He brings over 30 years of experience to this role.

Previous Positions:

• Division CEO at SunGard Financial Systems, where he led a $2.5 billion business with 13,000 employees worldwide2
• Senior management roles at SunGard in areas including Wealth Management, Insurance, Corporate Treasury, Trading, Risk Management, Brokerage, and Consulting Services2
• Senior management positions at Premier Solutions Inc., a Safeguard Scientifics technology company (acquired by SunGard in 1997)2
• Various technical, sales, and managerial positions at EDS in Dallas over a 10-year period2

Board Memberships

Ashton serves on several boards, including:

• Board Member at Financeware1
• Director/Board Member at Vertical Management Systems, Inc.2
• Director/Board Member at RingSquared Telecom LLC2

Role at Financeware

As a board member at Financeware, Ashton brings his extensive experience in financial technology to help guide the company's strategic direction. Financeware is a fintech platform company focused on connecting and perfecting the tech infrastructure of the new wealth experience.1

Education

Jim Ashton holds an undergraduate degree from Fairmont State University.2

Expertise

Ashton's expertise lies in driving strategic growth and expansion of innovative companies in the fintech and wealth management sectors. His experience with acquisitions and integrations, particularly from his time at SunGard, is valuable in Financeware's growth strategy.3

Jim Ashton's LinkedIn username is jim-ashton-52425, as specified in the query.