Alexander Fries

Alexander currently serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Development for Progress, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing, negotiating and integrating mergers and acquisitions, which are essential elements of Progress’ business strategy. Prior to Progress, Alexander was a Manager on the Corporate Development & Strategy team at Ingram Micro, a leading global IT distributor based in Irvine, CA, where he led M&A and strategic initiatives across all business units and numerous geographies.

Alexander holds an MBA in Finance and Global Management from UCLA's Anderson School of Management and holds a BS in Finance and Economics from Babson College.

Articles by the Author

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What’s It Like to be Acquired by Progress? Part 5
When Progress Software acquired Kemp Technologies, they didn’t just gain innovative technology, they brought in exceptional people. One of them is Deirdre Sarsfield, now VP of Demand Generation & Field Marketing at Progress, whose journey from being an employee at Kemp in its early days to a global marketing leader at Progress offers a rich lens into how effective integration and shared culture can unlock incredible value. We sat down with Deirdre to reflect on her career journey, what made Kemp special and her impact on Progress.
Company and Community
Alexander Fries May 08, 2025
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What’s It Like to be Acquired by Progress? Part 4
As part of our ongoing series spotlighting standout team members from acquired companies, we sat down with Hope Simmons, a long-time Citrix veteran and now a key leader at Progress following the ShareFile acquisition. Hope shares insights from her impressive career journey, her experience through the transition, and how her work continues to evolve in exciting ways.
Company and Community
Alexander Fries April 23, 2025
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What’s It Like to be Acquired by Progress? Part 3
Matthieu Jonglez, SVP Product & Engineering, who joined Progress as part of the MarkLogic acquisition in 2023, discusses Progress' perspective on career growth and development and the ways it has impacted his experience with the organization.
Company and Community
Alexander Fries February 04, 2025
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What is Due Diligence in M&A?
Due diligence is a critical part of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). What is due diligence, exactly, and how can companies strengthen their due diligence capabilities?
Company and Community
Alexander Fries June 03, 2024
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What’s It Like to be Acquired by Progress? Part 2
Scott Uhlaender, who joined Progress as part of an acquisition in 2020, shares his thoughts on Progress and why our people, culture and business strategy set us apart.
Company and Community
Alexander Fries May 02, 2024
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What’s It Like to be Acquired by Progress?
Derek Kiely joined Progress in 2021 as part of an acquisition. Now, he’s discussing his experience and shedding light on why Progress is an acquirer of choice.
Company and Community
Alexander Fries February 21, 2024
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