ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, announced the appointment of Robert (“Bobby”) Leibrock as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Leibrock succeeds Scott Behrens, who is retiring following an exemplary career spanning nearly two decades at ACI.
Mr. Leibrock joins ACI from Red Hat, Inc., where he currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and CFO. Red Hat is the open hybrid cloud technology leader, supporting transformative IT innovation and AI applications. At Red Hat, Mr. Leibrock successfully guided global financial operations through significant growth and strategic transformation, including initiatives focused on advancing AI capabilities and investments. He previously held senior finance roles at IBM, where he was instrumental in driving meaningful revenue growth through his leadership of financial strategy, operational excellence, and profitability improvement initiatives.
“I am delighted to welcome Bobby to ACI,” said Thomas Warsop, President and CEO of ACI Worldwide. “His extensive experience leading finance organizations in global, complex environments, particularly in cloud and SaaS-focused businesses, will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy. His strategic acumen and proven financial expertise position him well to drive our financial discipline and operational excellence.”
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Warsop continued, “Scott has skillfully guided ACI’s global financial strategies and activities since joining the company in 2007. He’s been a strong, steady leader who effectively communicated ACI’s financial story and served as a true partner in advancing our transformation into a dynamic and innovative growth company. We are fortunate to draw on Scott’s considerable expertise during this transition and extend our deepest gratitude for his significant contributions. We wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement.”
“It has been the greatest privilege of my career to serve as ACI’s CFO and lead our talented finance team,” Behrens said. “Today, ACI is positioned to win, and our financial posture, strategic priorities, and operational execution remain unchanged, underscoring our commitment to continuity and delivering market-leading payment software solutions around the globe. I look forward to working with Bobby and the ACI leadership team for as long as needed to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.”
“I’m excited to join ACI Worldwide at such a pivotal moment in the evolution of payments and real-time technology,” said Leibrock. “I look forward to partnering with Tom and the talented ACI team to scale innovation, strengthen financial performance, build on our industry leadership, and create lasting value for shareholders.”
Source: Businesswire