Harris experienced another notable year of growth completing 25 acquisitions across 15 verticals and further expanding into global vertical markets. We proudly welcome hundreds of new employees and customers to our organization and look forward to building long-term opportunities together. You can find a collection of press releases detailing our acquisitions in our Harris News Section.
| Harris is excited to welcome SirsiDynix, a company renowned for its customer support and dedication to library technology. SirsiDynix is a recognized market leader with decades of experience, a global customer base, and an unwavering commitment to advancing library software ecosystems. This marks an exciting new chapter as we combine our strengths to drive innovation, enhance the user experience and deliver more value to customers. We look forward to building on SirsiDynix’s remarkable legacy and delivering compelling solutions to libraries and end users. |
Harris would like to acknowledge several talented individuals that have joined our M&A leadership team. We are fortunate to be able to work with individuals that are held in high regard and act with the highest level of professionalism.
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Olivier Evene Olivier joins us as a Portfolio Leader in our Saphir portfolio. For over 30 years, Olivier has been actively engaged in the development, implementation, management, and acquisition of software solutions. Olivier is currently based in La Colle-sur-Loup, France, where he enjoys ski touring and rock climbing. |
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Yaman Al Lahham Yaman joins us as a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions in our International portfolio. Before joining Harris, Yaman worked on advising cross-border M&A transactions and debt and equity financing across a variety of industries. Yaman is currently based in Cologne, Germany and is passionate about scuba diving, cuisine, and theatre outside of work. |
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William Eveleigh William joins us as a Director of Business Development in our Frontline portfolio. William had spent the better part of a decade as an accomplished sales leader with Fidelity Investments, having most recently served as their District Vice President for the Winnipeg and Ottawa regions. William is currently based in Ottawa, Ontario and enjoys competing in triathlons, hockey, and volleyball. |
Harris deeply values the relationships it builds with M&A Advisors, and 2024 was no exception. Roughly a third of our acquisitions involved an M&A advisor or professional. We had the pleasure of working with the following firms in 2024:
As we enter 2025, we look forward to building strong relationships with owners and welcoming new businesses to the Harris family. We are committed to growing and investing in our businesses for the long-term, honoring the trust and legacy of the owners who have passed the torch to us.
Harris acquires vertical market software businesses, manages them using industry best practices, and builds them for the future. Through acquisitions, Harris has grown extensively from its roots in the utilities, local government, education, and healthcare sectors to operate over 200 businesses globally across more than twenty industries. Harris is an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of North America’s most active acquirers of software businesses.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Kim
Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
Phone: 1-613-519-7927
Email: mkim@harriscomputer.com