Advent Software, Inc. today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Advent’s President Peter Hess to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President, effective June 30, 2012. He will succeed Stephanie DiMarco, Advent’s founder and CEO, who is stepping down as CEO at the end of June 2012 but will continue to serve as a Director on Advent’s Board and will be transitioning to an advisory role for the company's senior management.

Advent Software, a leading provider of software and services for the global investment management industry, today announced the appointment of Hazem Elmalla as the new head of professional services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In this role, Mr. Elmalla will support Advent’s ongoing operation and be responsible for the professional services teams dedicated to clients in the region.

Tradex® 4.0, the newest version of Advent’s industry leading solution for fund order management and distribution, is now available in EMEA markets.

Advent Software has more than doubled the number of certified project management and consulting team members supporting clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) during the past 12 months. This is in order to meet their clients' increased need for technology that will help insulate businesses in the current, uncertain economic climate.

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