Johannesburg, South Africa — Global enterprise resource planning (ERP) provider SYSPRO has appointed Mathias Høyer as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Høyer steps into this strategic leadership position at a critical juncture in SYSPRO’s evolution, with a mandate to bolster the company’s financial operations, drive sustainable growth, and support its global expansion goals.A Seasoned Financial StrategistMathias Høyer brings with him an impressive track record of over two decades in financial management and leadership roles across multinational corporations. His background spans diverse sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and professional services, making him an ideal fit for SYSPRO’s ERP-driven customer base.Before joining SYSPRO, Høyer held senior finance positions at companies such as Cimpress, 3Shape, and Navico, where he played a critical role in financial strategy, operational scaling, and international growth. His expertise includes financial planning and analysis, global finance transformation, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and compliance.“Joining SYSPRO presents an exciting opportunity to work with a company that is poised for significant global growth,” Høyer commented. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to align financial strategy with SYSPRO’s long-term vision and help scale its operations sustainably.”A Critical Role in SYSPRO’s Global ExpansionFounded over four decades ago, SYSPRO has solidified its position as a leading ERP software provider for manufacturers and distributors in over 60 countries. The appointment of Mathias Høyer is a strategic move to further support the company’s growth ambitions and sharpen its financial discipline amid a rapidly changing global business landscape.According to SYSPRO CEO Sandra Fransen, Høyer’s leadership will be pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency, improving financial decision-making processes, and ensuring capital is effectively allocated to support innovation, market expansion, and customer success.“Mathias brings a wealth of international experience that complements our vision for the future,” said Fransen. “As SYSPRO continues to grow and adapt to new opportunities, having a seasoned CFO who understands both the strategic and operational aspects of global finance is a tremendous asset.”Emphasis on Digital Transformation and EfficiencyAs CFO, Høyer will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including financial reporting, planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, tax, treasury, and investor engagement. His mandate also includes improving automation and financial analytics to provide clearer insight into business performance.The ERP market is undergoing rapid transformation, with customers increasingly expecting agile, scalable, and digitally enabled platforms. SYSPRO’s focus on delivering vertically integrated, cloud-based ERP solutions tailored to manufacturing and distribution industries means that every aspect of its internal operations—particularly finance—must reflect the same values of efficiency and innovation.Høyer’s appointment is expected to ensure SYSPRO maintains a strong financial foundation while continuing to innovate and differentiate itself from competitors
Global Collaboration and Leadership
With operations spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions, SYSPRO’s finance function plays a crucial role in harmonizing global business practices. Høyer will lead a distributed finance team and work closely with regional general managers, the executive committee, and the board of directors to ensure alignment across geographies.
He is particularly known for fostering cross-functional collaboration between finance, IT, operations, and product teams—something SYSPRO values highly as it builds toward a future of integrated digital operations.
Strengthening Investor and Stakeholder Confidence
As SYSPRO continues to attract attention from global investors and potential strategic partners, Høyer’s experience with financial governance and compliance will also help strengthen transparency, stakeholder communication, and overall corporate governance. His leadership is expected to help SYSPRO stay ahead of evolving regulations and reporting standards across different markets.
“Good financial leadership isn’t just about numbers—it’s about enabling the business to make better, faster decisions,” said Høyer. “My goal is to build a finance organization that serves as a trusted partner to the business, supporting strategic growth while maintaining control and discipline.”
A Foundation for Future Growth
SYSPRO’s investment in leadership is part of a broader transformation journey that includes increased focus on product innovation, AI integration, and customer-centric delivery. The addition of a high-caliber CFO reflects the company’s commitment to laying a strong foundation for long-term, profitable growth.
With Mathias Høyer at the financial helm, SYSPRO aims to not only maintain but accelerate its momentum as one of the leading ERP vendors for mid-market manufacturers and distributors globally.
About SYSPRO
SYSPRO is a global, independent provider of industry-built ERP software designed to simplify business complexity for manufacturers and distributors. SYSPRO’s ERP platform is scalable, flexible, and designed to evolve with customer needs, offering deployment in the cloud, on-premise, or via hybrid models.
With over 40 years of experience, SYSPRO supports thousands of businesses across more than 60 countries and maintains a strong partner ecosystem and global support footprint.
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