Pilgrim Software Appoints Ronald Kozlin as Chief Financial Officer
Kozlin, a seasoned financial executive, will provide strategic leadership at Pilgrim and as CFO will oversee all financial aspects of Pilgrim in conjunction with Pilgrim’s growth objectives including business plans, budgets, financial reporting, analysis and planning, accounting, and legal and contracts.
Kozlin brings to Pilgrim extensive senior-level domestic and international financial leadership, including specific experience in the software and technology industries.
“This appointment is integral to Pilgrim’s strategic initiative to ensure its continuing leadership in delivering world-class products and services,” said Thierry Durand, Chief Executive Officer of Pilgrim Software. “In joining the company’s executive leadership team, Ron will play a key role in determining and delivering on the strategy of the business going forward.
“Throughout his career, Ron has consistently built value at the companies he’s served. He recognizes the tremendous opportunities in our expanding business arena as well, and we’re pleased to have him join Pilgrim’s executive leadership team.”
Prior to joining Pilgrim, Kozlin was Chief Financial Officer of Fortress Technologies, Inc., a leader in secure outdoor tactical wireless communications for global defense, critical infrastructure and enterprise users. Fortress Technologies was acquired by General Dynamics in 2011. He previously was Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for MarineMax, Inc., America’s largest yacht and boat retailer, headquartered in Clearwater, FL. He also served as Vice President, Operations - Finance for ViryaNet, a leading mobile workforce management software company; CFO of Utility Partners, Inc.; and, Assurance & Business Advisory Manager for Arthur Andersen LLP.
“The opportunity at Pilgrim is a great fit with my recent experience at Fortress Technologies, where I worked with the executive leadership team and a private equity firm to successfully grow the business to the next level,” Kozlin said. “I’m thrilled to be a part of Pilgrim’s growth and its exciting path to success on a global stage.”
Kozlin earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with High Honors, from the University of Florida, and is a Certified Public Accountant.


