Frank Casale, founder of The Outsourcing Institute and the Institute for Robotic Process Automation (IRPA), has taken on a new role as president of US business at arago, a German high-tech company that specialises in automating processes through self-organising technology.

One of Frank’s key responsibilities at arago will be building the firm’s client base in North America, using his market knowledge and extensive business network to help firmly establish arago’s presence in the US.

On the subject of his new role, Frank Casale said: “When it comes to intelligent IT automation solutions, arago is the most exciting company to talk to. Within the next few years we will experience crucial changes in corporate IT environments and arago’s AutoPilot software will be a trailblazer for the entire industry. I am very excited to be part of the arago team.”

“Frank’s expertise will enable us to gain a strong foothold in the U.S. market. This is our first move in the market and we are excited to further grow the U.S. leadership team and operations in the coming months,” said Chris Boos, CEO of arago.

The German-based tech service provider is backed by KKR, a leading global investment firm. Philipp Freise, a KKR partner, commented: “arago’s smart solution AutoPilot is the next generation of intelligent IT automation. We invested in arago because we believe in its massive growth potential and unique technological strength. The U.S. market is the logical first cornerstone of arago’s international expansion.”

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