FICO Appoints Nikhil Behl as Executive VP for Software

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Slice of Finance Team
12 Jul

Key Highlights:

  • Nikhil Behl appointed as Executive VP for Software at FICO.

  • Expanded remit to lead all technology and go-to-market functions.

  • Behl's 10-year tenure includes roles as EVP and CMO.

  • Behl's prior experience includes leadership roles at HP and start-ups.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

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“I’ve known and worked with Nikhil for many years, and during his 10 years at FICO we’ve experienced significant strengthening of our brand value, reputation with customers and regulators, strategic competitive positioning for FICO® Scores and FICO® Platform, and market-leading business growth. He’s a remarkable executive with a proven track record of leading complex businesses through strategic planning, cross-functional alignment and world-class execution. I’m confident Nikhil will continue to successfully drive forward our software business and FICO Platform vision.”

Will Lansing, CEO at FICO
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“I’m incredibly proud of what we have accomplished at FICO over the last decade, delivering record results, building strong customer engagement and assembling a world-class team. I’ve truly enjoyed building a stellar marketing organization at FICO and I welcome this expanded role as we execute against our software vision and growth plans. With strong collaboration and execution, we are well-positioned to realize our tremendous growth potential.”

Nikhil Behl, Executive Vice President for Software at FICO

Our Take:

FICO's appointment of Nikhil Behl as Executive Vice President for Software underscores the company's commitment to leveraging experienced leadership to drive technological and market expansion. Behl's extensive background, both within FICO and from his previous roles in start-ups and at HP, positions him well to lead the company's ambitious software vision. His proven track record in strategic planning and execution is expected to further enhance FICO's competitive edge and operational efficiency. This move aligns with FICO's goal to foster digital transformation through its advanced analytics platform, promising significant growth and innovation in the industry.