# Patrick Donovan

> Patrick Donovan is the Scottsdale-based American chief executive of 74Software, the enterprise software group combining Axway and SBS. A former Axway CFO and CEO, he helped with its 2011 spin-off and public listing, guided its subscription and cloud transition, and became the founding CEO of the combined group in 2024.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at 74Software
- **Organizations:** 74Software, Axway
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Accounting degree, Arizona State University, MBA, University of Colorado
- **Known for:** Helped execute Axway’s 2011 spin-off and stock-market listing., Guided Axway’s transition toward a subscription-based, cloud-enabled model., Led the group through the 2024 SBS combination and formation of 74Software.

## Career timeline

- **2007** — Joined Axway.
- **2011** — Helped with Axway’s spin-off and public listing; began CFO tenure at the listed group.
- **2018** — Appointed Axway CEO on April 6; appointment announced April 9.
- **2024** — Became founding CEO of 74Software following the combination of Axway and SBS.

## Achievements

- Helped execute Axway’s 2011 spin-off and stock-market listing.
- Guided Axway’s transition toward a subscription-based, cloud-enabled model.
- Led the group through the 2024 SBS combination and formation of 74Software.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — 74Software announced a planned internal legal reorganization to support its portfolio company strategy, with completion expected before end-October subject to regulatory confirmation and final steps.
- **2026-07** — 74Software reported H1 revenue of €367 million and organic revenue growth of 8.6%, and raised full-year guidance.
- **2026-02** — 74Software reported 2025 revenue of €707.2 million and profit on operating activities of €107.3 million.

## Links

- Website: https://www.74software.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmdonovan67

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Last updated: 2026-10-22