Syspro has hired Michael Bennett as global channel executive. In a prepared statement, Sandra Fraga, chief sales and marketing officer, gave a broad view of the manufacturing software company's plans and Bennett's role. 

 Pat Fitzhenry has retired from his position at Microsoft after 41 years in the software business. Fitzhenry entered the accounting software mid-market when he joined the former Solomon Software in 1987, where he was SVP of sales and marketing.

Two Sage VPs are leaving the company in a sign of continued change as Sage merges the historical Sage North America side with Sage Intacct, The departees are Chris Rose, SVP of sales and customer success, and Chris Smith, VP of the construction business.