Deltek names Mike Corkery as CEO

Enterprise software company Deltek, Inc., has announced that Mike Corkery has been named the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Corkery was named acting CEO in December, and has been Deltek’s CFO since joining the company in January 2010.

Deltek is a privately-held company focusing on developing technologies for professional services firms and government contractors. Its primary owner is the private equity firm Thoma Bravo, LLC.

“We are very excited to name Mike as the CEO of Deltek,” said Holden Spaht, partner at Thoma Bravo. “It has been a privilege working with Mike over the last several months as he has shown tremendous leadership and kept the Company on a clear path for success.”

Spaht said that since Corkery joined Deltek as its CFO, he has played a critical role in transforming the company into a highly profitable, fast-growing, global market leader.

“I am thrilled to lead the Deltek team as its CEO,” said Mike Corkery. “We are in the strongest position in our history with the industry’s broadest and deepest capabilities for project-based businesses, complemented by a global team that is committed to delivering superior results for our customers.”

“Our team has an enormous opportunity to leverage our numerous strengths to grow revenue and expand Deltek’s presence around the world. As we embark on that journey together, our commitment to our customers will be unwavering. We will continue to aggressively deliver the innovative solutions that our customers demand.”