Claranova announced the appointment of Eric Gareau as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gareau succeeds Pierre Cesarini, who is leaving the company. Mr. Gareau has been the CEO of Avanquest since 2021.

He successfully led Avanquest?s transition to a subscription-based sales business model, making it the single-biggest contributor to Claranova?s operating results, and has demonstrated strong leadership skills. Mr. Gareau joined Claranova in 2018 when it acquired Lulu Software (PDF), of which he was CEO since its inception in 2009. He brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles in sales and marketing of software and consumer goods.

A Canadian citizen, Mr. Gareau, 51 years old, is a graduate of Université du Quebec in Montreal. Mr. Gareau will also remain the CEO of Avanquest and will relocate to Paris later this year with his family.