Procurify Welcomes Microsoft's Zia Mansoor to Board for AI Strategy Acceleration and Product Innovation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Procurify, the AI-powered spend management platform for the mid-market, today announced the appointment of Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Zia Mansoor to its board of directors.
Zia currently serves as Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, leading the global Data & AI business for Azure. With deep expertise in enterprise AI adoption, customer engagement, and data-driven innovation, Zia is uniquely positioned to advise Procurify through its next phase of product and platform evolution.
In his board role, Zia will support Procurify's executive team in shaping product strategy, expanding AI capabilities, and strengthening go-to-market alignment.
'Zia's experience at the forefront of AI and cloud transformation will be invaluable as we develop intuitive, intelligent tools that help finance teams make smarter, faster decisions,' said Chad Gaydos, CEO of Procurify. 'We're excited to have him join Procurify at this transformative moment. As the leading mid-market spend management solution, we're focused on delivering thoughtful design and AI innovation to our customers — and further defining Procurify as the category leader for the mid-market.'
'Procurify is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of innovation in mid-market spend management by combining practical AI, intuitive user-centric design, emerging agentic AI capabilities, and a modular, scalable architecture,' said Zia Mansoor. 'I'm excited to support the team in delivering even greater value to customers and accelerating product innovation.'
Zia's appointment reinforces Procurify's commitment to AI-driven automation, real-time financial insights, and intelligent workflows. As the company scales, his expertise will guide product strategy, market execution, and long-term innovation, helping mid-market organizations optimize their spending.
For more information about Procurify, visit www.procurify.com.
About Procurify
Procurify is the leading AI-powered spend management platform for mid-market organizations, helping businesses gain complete control over procurement, expenses, AP, and payments. Our modular, user-friendly platform delivers real-time data across every workflow — driving cost savings, operational efficiency, and smarter decisions.
Ranked the #1 Mid-Market Purchasing Software by G2, Procurify is trusted by organizations across industries, managing over $30 billion USD in spend.
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