Aspect Chief Financial Officer Wins 2009 CFO of the Year Award

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Aspect, a unified communications (UC) solutions provider, today announced that Michael Provenzano, executive vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Aspect, has won the inaugural 2009 CFO of the Year Award for large privately-held companies from the Boston Business Journal. Provenzano was recognized for his instrumental role in crafting Aspect’s corporate strategy, particularly in managing Microsoft’s equity investment in Aspect to accelerate the development of UC solutions, and spearheading the company’s international expansion and merger and acquisition activities. 

“Mike has been invaluable in advancing Aspect’s strategic initiatives in the UC space while driving profitability in challenging economic times,” said Jim Foy, chief executive officer, Aspect. “Also, his activities outside the company set an example for what we need to see from business leaders in the community— a focus on charitable involvement and corporate responsibility. We’re pleased to have Mike recognized for his contributions to the company and to local nonprofit organizations. And, we are fortunate to have his financial leadership in helping see us through today’s tough market conditions.” 

The Boston Business Journal 2009 CFO of the Year Awards will be presented during a July 16 luncheon event at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Honorees will be recognized for their financial leadership and accomplishments, in addition to their community involvement in the Boston area.

With more than 17 years of software and high-tech experience, Provenzano has principal responsibility for Aspect’s Finance, Human Resources, Corporate Programs Office, Operations and Facilities organizations. During his 10-year tenure at Aspect, Provenzano successfully executed and managed 10 mergers and acquisitions and multiple debt financings totaling more than $2 billion dollars.  Also, in March 2008, he helped manage and negotiate a global strategic alliance with Microsoft to help bring unified communications capabilities to enterprises and contact centers around the world, which resulted in Microsoft’s equity investment in Aspect. In 2005, Provenzano was also named by the Boston Business Journal editors to its annual “40 Under 40” list of business leaders to watch in the Greater Boston region.
 
Outside of Aspect, Provenzano is also highly involved in a number of activities that support his community. He is an active supporter of the Benjamin Foundation – a nonprofit association to raise funds and awareness of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the American Diabetes Association and he has also been a member of the Salem, New Hampshire Rotary Club and has supported  the organization’s fundraising efforts, including participating in the Boston Bruins Alumni Charity Ice Hockey Game.  
 
About Aspect
Aspect provides software and consulting services that turn the potential of unified communications into real business results across the enterprise and in the contact center.  Applying 35 years of insight and experience, Aspect helps more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE Global 100, as well as small and medium enterprises, power their business processes with communications. For more information, visit www.aspect.com.