Our Why

To positively impact the lives and careers of our associates, customers and partners.

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How?

By leading a technology and audit services revolution, liberating customers to manage, monitor and innovate in their supplier relationships & transactions, their way.

Apex Culture

With what?

A welcoming “you before me” apex culture made up of hungry, humble and smart professionals united around the values of performance, respect, candor and fun, delivering technology and services solutions that customers control – for good.

Freedom

To do what?

Create a future where there is freedom from software tyrants that dictate solutions, so that the world’s buyers can build trust and innovate within their global supply chain processes without constraints.

Our Values

The apex Way

Over the years, we’ve discovered that the most effective and successful associates at apexanalytix are people who have a specific combination of values, skills, and behaviors that we call The apex Way. This is how we bring our "why" to life.

We achieve our “why” through our culture of: Fun

We work hard, and we believe work can be fun. We create opportunities to celebrate our teams and have fun together, and we enjoy the many ways we contribute to their communities.

We achieve our “why” through our culture of: Candor.

Our culture thrives on transparency and open lines of communication. Candor takes courage and makes us more efficient and effective.

We achieve our “why” through our culture of: Respect.

Honoring, respecting, and embracing the rich dimensions of diversity in one another – our different perspectives, experiences, and cultures – is the foundation of our performance.

We achieve our “why” through our culture of: Performance.

Performance drives everything at our company. We must perform for our clients consistently, which results in our company’s strong performance. A passion for learning is in our collective DNA and we constantly seek out opportunities to improve ourselves and our performance. We are all owners of our company who share responsibility for our continued success.

Our "why" pushes us to be: Smart.

Smart enough to know that there’s always more to learn.

Relationship-oriented.

  • Students of emotional intelligence.
  • Active listeners.
  • Champions of diverse thought, background, and cultures.
  • Thoughtful, candid, and respectful communicators.

Lifelong learners.

  • Knowledgeable about our field and technical skills.
  • Developing both personally and professionally.
  • Learning and applying best practices.

Experts about our business.

  • Knowledgeable of key domains such as P2P, Accounts Payable, and Supply Chain.
  • Able to describe what we offer to clients and what sets us apart.

Fast thinkers

  • Critical thinkers and problem solvers.
  • Analytical, data-driven, and research-oriented.
  • Attentive to detail.

Our "why" pushes us to be: Hungry.

Passionate people with something to prove.

Flexible.

  • Adapting, asking great questions, and being patient.
  • Exercising sound judgment under changing circumstances.
  • Ability to fail fast and use knowledge from failures to improve.

Constantly improving.

  • Owners of our work and our relationships.
  • Seekers of constructive feedback to continuously develop. .
  • Individuals who seek challenges to cultivate personal growth.

The best at what we do.

  • Set high goals and work hard to achieve them.
  • Work effectively and manage priorities.
  • Biased toward action and accountable for our results.

Innovative.

  • Always curious.
  • Creative thinkers.
  • Generators of high-quality solutions.

Our "why" pushes us to be: Humble.

A group of associates who don’t think less of ourselves, but who think of ourselves less.

Vulnerable.

  • Self-aware and considerate of how our behavior affects others.
  • Resilient when difficulties arise, with the courage to ask for help.

Caring.

  • Generous and kind in interactions with others.
  • Motivated by a desire to help.
  • A positive influence in the lives of colleagues, ourselves, and others.

Someone who puts "you before me".

  • Builders of safe environments.
  • Reviewers, refiners, and communicators of our group’s purpose.
  • Honest, moral, and courteous when engaging with others.
  • Embrace healthy conflict and facilitate peaceful, productive resolutions.
  • Trust others to do quality work.

Team players.

  • Mindful of the views of others.
  • Supportive of other people’s success.
  • Willing to step outside our comfort zone to contribute.
  • Able to set aside our personal agenda to support the group.

Why we exist:

To positively impact the lives and careers of our associates, customers, and partners.

Awards & Accolades

We are honored to be recognized for our innovation, commitment to our customers, and our culture.

Leadership

Our Executive Team

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Peter Torrellas

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Torrellas is a technology executive with more than 30 years of experience leading digital transformation and infrastructure businesses. Most recently, he served as President of Cubic Transportation Systems. Previously, he held leadership roles at Parsons and Siemens, where he led global businesses focused on software, digital infrastructure, smart cities, and innovation.

Throughout his career, Peter has built and scaled technology-driven organizations, led complex transformation initiatives, and delivered growth through product innovation, data, and emerging technologies.

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Akhilesh Agarwal

President and Chief Innovation Officer

Akhilesh Agarwal is President and Chief Innovation Officer at apexanalytix, which protects more than $10 trillion in client spend every year for more than 400 of the world’s largest companies. He leads the company’s vision for AI, its platform, data products, and future innovation, and works closely with clients to turn that vision into measurable results across supplier onboarding, risk, and recovery.

Akhilesh led apexanalytix’s move to private generative and agentic AI that runs on the company’s own infrastructure in its own data centers. AI now runs through every apexanalytix solution while client data stays in a private, controlled environment, giving Global 1000 clients faster supplier onboarding, quicker risk resolution, and more recovered profit. Under his leadership, apexanalytix was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management Solutions and won a Gold Globee® Award for Achievement in SaaS Innovation.

He also introduced post-quantum cryptography on apexanalytix’s data APIs, and writes on AI, supplier risk and post-quantum security for Forbes, Cybersecurity Insiders and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, which named him a 2026 Pros to Know award winner.

Since joining apexanalytix in 2012, Akhilesh has led the company’s growth through a series of leadership roles, from software development, data and analytics to Chief Operating Officer and President of P2P Solutions and Technology. Along the way, he built and architected apexportal, the company’s supplier management platform, and modernized the apexanalytix platform across supplier onboarding, risk, payment integrity, and recovery.

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Phil Beane

President – Global Transaction Compliance Solutions

As President of Global Transaction Compliance Solutions, Phil Beane leads our commercial and retail audit teams and international operations. His focus on customer satisfaction and value creation has helped to fuel a period of double-digit growth.

Phil previously was responsible for leading the apexanalytix audit and software implementation support teams in the Americas. Prior to joining the company, he worked with GMAC Insurance, Questcon Technologies and BCE Emergis, where he specialized in quality assurance consulting and management.

Phil graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in information systems. He also served in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division as a communications specialist.

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Tom Cook

Chief Product and Technology Officer

Tom is a proven builder of world-class product and technology organizations.

He has spent more than 30 years scaling enterprise B2B SaaS organizations across Product, Engineering, Design, and Architecture. Recently, Tom served as CPTO at LegitScript and, before that, as a Product and Technology Operating Partner at Elliott Management, advising companies from $500M to $4B+ in enterprise value.

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Chris Miorin

Chief Financial and Operating Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Chris Miorin leads our finance and legal functions at apexanalytix. His focus includes integrating strategic finances with operational and commercial execution to drive organic and inorganic growth and profitability across the enterprise.

Prior to joining apexanalytix, Chris was CFO of SpendHQ, a spend analytics and procurement management technology company, and formerly led global corporate development and investor relations for Ingersoll Rand, a public industrial manufacturer. In addition to experience in investment banking with Piper Jaffray and RBC, he also served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. Chris has been recognized publicly for his excellence in financial leadership and building high performing teams.

Chris holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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Stephanie Atkin

Chief Marketing Officer

As Chief Marketing Officer, Stephanie leads our global marketing team at apexanalytix.

Stephanie brings over 20 years marketing experience. She is a process and revenue marketer with deep experience in tech B2B marketing. She has held leadership positions at high growth tech companies such as TealBook, Dwolla, and Workiva, where she led the strategic Initiative to rename the company from WebFilings. Additionally, Stephanie serves as a Board Chair of an $8B financial institution.

Stephanie holds a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis on Executive Leadership from Drake University, and a Bachelors of Arts in Marketing from Simpson College.

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Derek Binnicker

Global Chief Revenue Officer

As COO & EVP, apex EMEA & Strategic Partnerships, Derek Binnicker has led our company to unprecedented global growth in both software and services engagements with Global 1000 businesses.

Prior to joining apexanalytix, Derek gained significant experience in the technology and consulting arena. He is a former sales executive with CD Group, where he sold business intelligence applications, enterprise resource planning solutions and management consulting offerings. He also is a former consulting practice manager for Sirius/Point5, where he was responsible for establishing and growing a new technology consulting market. He also supported the company’s direct and channel sales force.

Derek has worked in technology and consulting with the U.S. Office of Small Business Development Centers and with the International Bank of Commerce. He also is a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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Jessica Kozak

Chief Human Resources Officer

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Jessica Kozak leads our global human resources function at apexanalytix. Her focus includes organization development, integrated talent management, leadership development, and culture.

Jessica is a connective and collaborative leader with human capital strategy and transformation experience. She has been consistently recognized for leading diverse teams, improving performance, and cultivating productivity in highly competitive industries.

Prior to joining apexanalytix, Jessica held senior HR leadership roles in the technology and consulting arena with Booz Allen Hamilton, H-E-B Digital, Rackspace Technology, and Reynolds American.

Jessica holds professional certifications in digital transformation strategy and is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. She has a MS in Human Resources from Central Michigan University.

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Eranga Leelaratne

Chief Data and AI Officer

As Chief Data and AI Officer, Eranga directs apexanalytix’s enterprise data architecture, machine learning engineering, and scalable intelligence infrastructure. He establishes the architectural frameworks and standards that empower engineering teams to build reliable, high-performance AI systems, delivering advanced predictive analytics, automation, and decision intelligence across the company’s core P2P, compliance, and global SaaS platforms.

Previously, Eranga was Vice President of Analytics at iQor, where he built predictive analytics products to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, helping organizations make more effective, data-driven decisions.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Peradeniya and a Master’s degree in Statistics from Florida International University.

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Danny Thompson

Chief Solutions Officer

As Chief Product Officer at apexanalytix, Danny Thompson is responsible for defining, communicating and leading our company’s software product strategy and roadmap. He works closely with our customers to ensure that each solution helps them meet their business objectives.

Danny has a proven track record in the procure-to-pay arena, with a strong background in ERP implementation, process automation and financial shared services. He previously was vice president of product management at Tungsten Network, a global business-to-business e-invoicing firm. He also is a former global process driver for invoice-to-pay at Pfizer.

Danny earned a B.A. degree from Harding University.

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We’re looking for humble, hungry, and smart individuals to join us in our growth. Check out our careers page to view open positions across development, sales, human resources, marketing and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does apexanalytix do?

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apexanalytix protects revenue and manages supplier risk for large enterprises through recovery audits, supplier onboarding, and continuous supplier risk monitoring, delivered on a single technology platform.

apexanalytix was founded in 1988 and has spent over 35 years building recovery audit and supplier management expertise for the Fortune 500 and Global 2000.

apexanalytix is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, with team members working across multiple continents to support clients globally.

apexanalytix works with more than 300 of the world’s largest companies, including over 250 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 organizations, protecting more than $9 trillion in combined annual spend.

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