CEO, KOFAX
WHY: Runs one of OC’s largest and longest-running software firms, which generated about $550M in revenue last year.
IN THE NEWS: In its first big move since getting new private equity ownership in July, Kofax bought crosstown rival Ephesoft. Both companies’ software helps businesses keep track of the growing number of electronic files and information needed to keep enterprises running smoothly. The expanded company will have about 2,300 employees globally with about 300 to 325 of them in OC.
NOTABLE: Kofax boasts more than 25,000 customers including Aetna, Goldman Sachs and mining giant Rio Tinto.
