Govineer Solutions, a provider of software and payments solutions for local governments, appointed two executives to direct its technology and financial divisions. The company named Manav Thiara as chief product and technology officer and hired Frank Pollock to serve as vice president and general manager of payments. These additions mark the first senior leadership changes since Govineer secured a growth investment from TA Associates earlier this year.
Thiara assumes command of the product strategy and technology functions, a portfolio that encompasses engineering, data architecture and artificial intelligence. The appointment supports the company plan to develop an artificial intelligence operating system for municipal governments. His mandate includes expanding data capabilities across a shared platform and translating the corporate technology strategy into customer applications.
“Manav is joining Govineer at a pivotal moment as we accelerate our investment in product, technology and AI,” said Nate Quinn, Co-CEO of Govineer. “He brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, product leadership and experience translating emerging technologies into real business outcomes. We’re excited for him to lead our product and technology strategy as we build a more connected, intelligent platform purpose-built for local governments.”
Prior to this role, Thiara worked at Sage as senior vice president of engineering and platforms. His background includes establishing an artificial intelligence center of excellence at Sage, along with prior technology positions at TD, First Data and Microsoft.
To manage the financial transaction side of the business, Pollock will lead payments as a distinct operational unit. He takes responsibility for go-to-market strategy, product integrations and overall business performance. His mandate includes streamlining activation procedures and building infrastructure to support transaction volume growth across the customer base.
“Payments is becoming an increasingly important part of our strategy and a natural extension of the ERP, utility billing and other financial workflows our customers rely on Govineer to support,” said Mike Fabrizio, Co-CEO of Govineer. “Frank brings decades of payments and public sector experience that will be invaluable as we strengthen and scale our payments business and team. We’re excited to welcome him and further enhance the capabilities we can deliver to our customers.”
Pollock brings 22 years of industry experience to the position. He most recently served as chief revenue officer at Point & Pay, after previously holding the title of vice president of products and services at the same organization. His prior background includes tenure at FIS and Official Payments Corporation.
