BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–EPL, the software development firm that serves credit unions nationwide, said that Wayne Benson has resigned as chief executive officer of EPL, Inc., effective August 5, 2016.
The board has named Robin Kolvek, previously EPL’s senior vice president, business development, as the new interim CEO.
“Mr. Benson has made countless contributions to EPL over the years,” said Gianni Camisa, CEO of Dedagroup, on behalf of EPL’s board. “We understand and support his decision to step down to spend more time with his family and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”
EPL is owned by its credit union customers and Dedagroup, a Trento, Italy-based software firm with more than 30 offices worldwide and an active presence in 40 countries. In 2015, Dedagroup North America (NA) recapitalized EPL and propelled enhancements to facilitate new software development initiatives.
“EPL has an extraordinary opportunity to deliver differentiating value to its customers by providing innovative software solutions and maintaining a first-class level of customer service,” said Kolvek. “We are fully committed to ensuring a seamless transition process, and view this leadership transition as a chance to embrace positive change and continue our evolution as an industry-leading software development company.”
EPL said it will use this time of transformation to enhance and expand its competitive product, i-POWER, to generate increased value for customers and stimulate significant growth through new sales and strategic business development initiatives.