Relativity, a leading global legal technology company, has announced the appointment of Kirk Larsen as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 16, 2024. Larsen brings with him over three decades of financial leadership experience, particularly in scaling Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies and driving long-term value creation through strategic financial planning and mergers and acquisitions.
Before joining Relativity, Larsen served as President and CFO at Black Knight, Inc., where he played a pivotal role in the company's significant milestones, including its initial public offering and its sale to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. for nearly $12 billion. His extensive background also includes finance leadership positions at ServiceLink and Fidelity National Information Services, demonstrating his versatility and expertise in the industry. Larsen currently serves on the Board of Directors of NCR Voyix Corporation.
Phil Saunders, CEO of Relativity, expressed confidence in Larsen's ability to contribute to the company's growth trajectory. He said “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."
In his new role as CFO, Larsen will be tasked with overseeing the financial management and strategic planning for Relativity, including the organization's finance and accounting functions. He is also dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of finance leaders within the company.
Larsen himself expressed excitement about joining Relativity, citing the company's leadership position in the market, focus on continuous innovation, and groundbreaking AI solutions as key drivers for its success. He looks forward to leveraging his experience in scaling SaaS companies to maximize Relativity's growth potential.
Larsen succeeds Sailesh Munagala, who served as Relativity's CFO since 2021. Munagala will continue to support the company in an advisory role through the end of July 2024, ensuring a seamless transition.
Relativity, known for its software solutions that help users organize data, discover truth, and take action, offers RelativityOne, a SaaS product that assists in managing large volumes of data and identifying key issues during litigation and internal investigations. With over 300,000 users across approximately 40 countries, Relativity serves thousands of organizations globally, including prominent entities in legal, financial services, and government sectors such as the U.S. Department of Justice and 198 of the Am Law 200 firms.
