Constellation Software, a company that acquires, manages, and builds vertical market software businesses, has announced that Mark Leonard has stepped down as President for health reasons. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Chief Operating Officer Mark Miller as its new President, while Leonard will continue to serve as a Director on the Board.
Leonard founded Constellation in 1995 and has been instrumental in its growth into a major global software company. John Billowits, Chairman of the Board, said, “On behalf of the Board and all of the employees of Constellation, I’d like to wish Mark a full and swift recovery,” commending Leonard’s “visionary leadership, humility and wisdom” over nearly three decades.
Leonard expressed confidence in his successor, stating, “Mark Miller has been a trusted adviser and a driving force within Constellation’s executive leadership team for over thirty years and I can think of no one more experienced, knowledgeable and capable to lead the company at this time.”
In his remarks, Miller said, “My first thoughts are with my friend and colleague Mark Leonard, and I join the entire Constellation community in wishing him a complete and speedy recovery. Thankfully, Mark leaves Constellation exceptionally well positioned to continue the trajectory of accomplishment and success we’ve experienced under his leadership.”