Black Owl Systems Announces Two New Board Members

Calgary, Alberta, September 7, 2021 – Black Owl Systems Inc. lease accounting software company announced today the appointment of two new members to the board of directors, Aroon Sequeira, FCA, FCBV, ICD.D and Patrick F. Ross, bringing numerous years of executive leadership and board experience to our company. Aroon is the founder of Sequeira Partners, one of western Canada’s prominent corporate finance advisory firms. Patrick has held numerous executive and board roles across Canada before joining Lindsay Goldberg an international investment firm based in New York.
The announcement underscores our commitment to grow our company to deliver innovative lease accounting solutions, solving complex accounting challenges, leveraging modern software technologies.
“Both Pat and Aroon will bring great leadership and insight to Black Owl as we grow and expand our company across North America and globally,” said CEO Greg Kautz. “In addition to their business networks, both have success in building software companies and will bring a unique perspective on how to help our clients successfully modernize their finance and accounting organizations.”
Prior to founding Sequeira Partners, Aroon Sequeira was managing partner for the Edmonton office of Ernst & Young Canada. He currently sits on several corporate and not for profit boards including RAM Elevators & Lifts Inc., First Truck Centre, Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corp., and the Business Council of Alberta. Aroon was an early investor and Chair of RecallMax, a SaaS company, which was subsequently sold in 2020 to a prominent Alberta based private equity firm.
“I am excited to join Black Owl and support their growth plans,” said Sequeira. “The company has developed best of class lease accounting software that reduces staff time, enhances accuracy and speeds up financial reporting cycles.”
Patrick Ross has extensive experience identifying and working with companies across North America as an investor, director, and senior executive. Mr. Ross has helped a number of these enterprises grow into successful global organizations. Pat was also an early investor and director of RecallMax. That company grew from less than ten recurring customers to over two thousand.
“I am looking forward to helping Black Owl in whatever way that I can,” said Ross. “The founders have created an elegant solution to a vexing and time-consuming accounting requirement.”
About Black Owl
Black Owl Systems Inc. is a Canadian company, developing and delivering innovative accounting solutions designed by accountants for accountants. Their system is built to comply with IFRS 16 and ASC 842 standards but follows the methodologies of standard accounting practices. Our business applications are developed in North America using modern cloud-based technologies to ensure delivery of leading global enterprise solutions.
For further information, contact: Greg Kautz, CPA, CMA, Chief Executive Officer