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Michael Berman
Founder & CEO,
Ncontracts
Michael Berman is the founder and CEO of Ncontracts, where he leads the company’s mission to help financial institutions better manage risk and compliance. With a background in law and deep industry expertise, he brings a practical, strategic lens to operational risk. A former General Counsel and respected speaker, Michael is also the author of The Upside of Risk, a book on turning regulatory challenges into business opportunities, and its sequel, The Upside of Compliance.
Matt Peace
Chief Financial Officer,
Ncontracts
Matt Peace oversees accounting, finance, banking, insurance, and legal operations at Ncontracts. He brings deep experience from private equity-backed SaaS and tech-enabled services companies, spanning growth-stage firms to global enterprises. Before joining Ncontracts, Matt held CFO roles at ClearStar, CloudNine Discovery, Mi9 Retail, and Brightree. He is a CPA with a B.S. in accounting from Clayton State University.
Jay Jamison
Chief Product Officer,
Ncontracts
Jay Jamison is Chief Product Officer at Ncontracts, where he shapes the product strategy to drive innovation and help clients stay ahead in risk and compliance. He brings deep experience in scaling enterprise SaaS and leading AI-powered product development. Prior to Ncontracts, Jay held executive roles at LogicGate and Quickbase. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a B.A. from Duke University.
Clay Carter
Chief Information Security Officer,
Ncontracts
Clay Carter leads security strategy and operations for the company's SaaS platform and supporting the organization's AI-first transformation. Carter brings over 17 years of cybersecurity leadership experience across finance, critical infrastructure, and media industries. Prior to Ncontracts, he served as SVP and CISO at Nielsen. He previously held senior security roles at Xylem Inc., GE Digital, and Genworth Financial. Carter is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Melissa Outlaw
Chief Customer Officer,
Ncontracts
Melissa Outlaw leads client support, vendor account management, risk services, and contract services at Ncontracts, driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction. A people-first leader, she builds strong teams and scalable processes. Previously, she was VP of Services at Symplr and VP of Operations at Kroll. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from East Tennessee State University and the University of South Carolina.
Cathy Guthrie
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Ncontracts
Cathy Guthrie leads HR at Ncontracts, focusing on scaling people operations and fostering employee growth. With 20+ years of HR leadership in SaaS, she brings deep expertise in supporting fast-growth teams. Before Ncontracts, she held executive HR roles at Cosential, AlienVault, and Sparefoot. Cathy holds a B.A. from LeTourneau University and an M.S. from Texas A&M in Educational and Human Resource Development. She was named one of the Top 50 female leaders in SaaS in 2020.
Shawn McKee
Chief Marketing Officer,
Ncontracts
Shawn McKee leads marketing at Ncontracts, driving strategy to build brand awareness, generate demand, and position the company as a trusted thought leader in risk and compliance. With nearly 20 years of experience, he’s built high-performing, award-winning marketing teams for fast-growth companies. Previously, he was CMO at WebPT and held leadership roles at CareCloud, Cohealo, and eDiets. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.
Brian Lapidus
Chief Revenue Officer,
Ncontracts
Brian Lapidus leads the revenue team at Ncontracts, driving growth through data-driven strategies and cross-functional alignment. With more than 20 years of experience in risk management and revenue leadership, he builds high-performing teams that consistently deliver results. Before Ncontracts, he served as CRO and EVP of Americas at Elliptic and as Global Practice Leader at Kroll. Brian holds a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt.
Rafael DeLeon
SVP, Industry Engagement,
Ncontracts
Rafael DeLeon leads industry outreach and thought leadership at Ncontracts, drawing on more than 30 years of experience in regulatory compliance and risk management. A former OCC examiner and director of banking relations, he’s known for making complex topics approachable and engaging. Rafael is a frequent speaker and contributor to industry publications and currently serves on the board of Main Street Bank in Fairfax, Va.
Sonja Tsiridis
Chief Technology Officer,
Ncontracts
Sonja Tsiridis leads the engineering organization and oversees the technical strategy, architecture, and development of the company's integrated risk management and compliance solutions for financial services companies. Her extensive background in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure enables her to build resilient, scalable technology that drives operational excellence for clients. Prior to joining Ncontracts, Sonja served as CTO at Intel 471 and ZOLL Data Systems. She holds a Diplom in Mathematics and Business Administration from the University of Ulm, Germany.
In September 2024, Hg Capital, a prominent investor in software and services businesses, facilitated the acquisition of Venminder by Ncontracts. This strategic move aims to enhance Ncontracts’ governance, risk, and compliance solutions by integrating Venminder’s expertise in third-party risk management.
Hg Capital, known for its focus on technology-driven growth, has backed the combined entity, supporting its mission to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions to the financial services industry. This acquisition underscores Hg Capital’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the software sector.
