TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift

TeamSystem has appointed Tommaso Cohen as Chief Executive Officer and Federico Leproux as Executive Chairman, reshaping the leadership of the Italian software and AI group after Leproux’s roughly 20 years as chief executive.

The reorganisation gives Leproux responsibility for strategic direction, board oversight, stakeholder relations, mergers and acquisitions, and legal and corporate affairs. Cohen, previously Chief Financial Officer and then Chief Operating Officer, takes over day-to-day leadership of the business.

The move follows a succession plan developed over time and leaves the existing governance model largely unchanged. Cohen has held broad responsibilities across the organisation, including oversight of product and technology.

The changes come as TeamSystem reports strong growth in demand for AI-based services from small and medium-sized businesses and professional customers. In 2025, the group posted record revenue of €1.15 billion, with organic year-on-year growth of 12%, and had more than three million active customers.

TeamSystem employs more than 6,000 people and has a direct presence in five countries across Europe and the Mediterranean region. The group focuses on digital business management platforms used by companies and professionals.

Leadership shift

Leproux moves into the chairman role while retaining executive responsibilities as TeamSystem pursues further growth across its markets. His remit includes overseeing deal activity, signalling that acquisitions remain part of the group’s broader strategy.

Cohen’s appointment formalises a transition from a finance-focused executive to one with a broader operational and product brief. The handover was described as a natural progression.

The board also thanked Vincenzo Morelli for his contribution as Chairman. He will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

Growth backdrop

The management changes come amid expansion in software and AI tools for smaller businesses, an area where TeamSystem has built a sizeable customer base. Its cloud-based platforms are used by around 3.1 million customers.

That scale places TeamSystem among the larger European software providers focused on administrative, operational and business management tools for companies and professional firms. Its business spans Italy and international markets, with a footprint beyond its domestic base.

Leproux set out his view of the transition in a statement accompanying the announcement.

“Over the past twenty years, we have built an extraordinary story of growth and innovation, showing that an Italian tech company can become a reference point for millions of businesses and professionals worldwide,” said Federico Leproux, Executive Chairman, TeamSystem. “In this new phase, I will continue to work to ensure a robust strategy, strong governance, and alignment between the board, the management team and key stakeholders, while supporting further growth – also through M&A – in line with our industrial vision. Tommaso Cohen is the right professional to lead the Group as it enters its next chapter. His profound understanding of the company has already been instrumental in shaping our technology and product strategy, and his vision will take it exactly where we want to go. We will continue to work side by side, with the same dedication and commitment that have always characterised our approach.”

In his first comments as Chief Executive Officer, Cohen underlined the company’s focus on AI and said it now sees the technology as part of product design rather than an add-on.

“In recent years, TeamSystem has undergone a significant transformation that extends far beyond scale. We have evolved from a SaaS company supporting businesses to a truly multinational organisation that can develop AI solutions designed to integrate Artificial Intelligence into decision-making and operational processes. AI is not a technological layer added after the fact: it is the way we design our solutions from day one. Our customers increasingly expect effective tools that are seamlessly integrated into their business processes, enabling them to be faster, more efficient and gain a competitive edge. This is exactly where we can deliver value. Assuming my new role with a strong sense of responsibility, I will continue to work alongside Federico Leproux and the leadership team to take TeamSystem to new heights. The work ahead of us is exciting,” said Cohen.