reSolved Taps Mariana Catz as CEO in Strategic Push for Global Growth

TORONTO, March 31, 2026 – Technology firm reSolved has announced a significant leadership restructuring aimed at accelerating its next phase of growth, appointing decorated executive Mariana Catz as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move sees founder Malcolm Klotz transition from his role as co-CEO to become the company's Chief Technology Officer, signaling a deliberate and intensified focus on product innovation and global expansion.

The Toronto-based company, which has spent over two decades developing platforms for managing grants, loans, scholarships, and other complex funding programs, is positioning itself for a new era. The strategic separation of the CEO and CTO roles is designed to leverage two distinct but complementary skill sets to navigate an increasingly competitive market.

A Strategic Power Play for a Niche Market

This leadership transition is more than a simple change in titles; it represents a calculated maneuver to fortify the company's market position. As CEO, Catz will now helm corporate strategy, client partnerships, and a concerted push into new global markets. Klotz, in his dedicated CTO role, will concentrate on advancing the firm’s technology strategy, product architecture, and the development of next-generation platforms, with a specific emphasis on integrating AI-enabled capabilities.

The move comes at a pivotal time for the grants management software sector. The market, valued at approximately $2.38 billion in 2026, is projected to nearly double to $4.28 billion by 2032, driven by a growing demand for transparency, efficiency, and data-driven accountability in funding allocation. Institutions across philanthropy, research, and government are increasingly abandoning legacy systems for cloud-based solutions that offer scalability and real-time collaboration. By sharpening its focus on both business leadership and technological innovation, reSolved is preparing to compete more aggressively against established players like Blackbaud, SmartSimple, and Submittable.

"We are entering a phase where institutions need to rethink how they operate, not just the tools they use," said Mariana Catz in the official announcement. "Across governments, foundations, financial institutions and complex organizations, the real challenge is not technology alone, but how decisions, funding and accountability are structured." Her statement underscores the company's philosophy of looking beyond software to re-architecting the core processes of its clients.

A Veteran Leader for a New Chapter

Mariana Catz brings to reSolved an extensive and diverse leadership background that aligns seamlessly with the company's target clientele. With over 25 years of experience, her career has spanned senior roles across technology, government, healthcare, and philanthropy. Before this appointment, she was already a Managing Partner at the firm, leading its strategy and operations.

Her track record includes a transformative tenure as Chief Operating Officer of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), one of Canada’s leading grantmaking foundations. There, she spearheaded a complete organizational overhaul, positioning OTF as a leader in outcomes-based funding and Open Data. Her work was instrumental in launching a new granting strategy in 2015 and ensuring the foundation successfully implemented recommendations from the Auditor General.

Catz's influence also extends deep into Canadian public sector innovation. As the Chief Advisor for eHealth to Health Canada, she played a key part in the creation of Canada Health Infoway, the national body responsible for accelerating the adoption of digital health records. She later served as its first Vice-President of Knowledge Management. Her early career saw her serve as a founding CIO at two major healthcare institutions and as a Partner at the global consulting firm Accenture, where she focused on health informatics.

This deep, hands-on experience in the very sectors reSolved serves gives her a unique perspective on the operational challenges and strategic imperatives facing modern funding organizations. Her leadership is expected to be pivotal in expanding the company's footprint beyond its current base in North America and Europe.

Redefining Social Impact with Next-Gen Technology

While Catz drives the business forward, founder Malcolm Klotz will be returning to his technological roots. By stepping into the dedicated CTO role, Klotz will lead what the company calls a "deepening investment in technology" to solve the complex institutional problems that have been reSolved's focus since its founding in 2000.

"reSolved has always concentrated on solving complex institutional problems in practical ways," Klotz stated. "In this next phase, we are deepening our investment in technology and advancing the underlying systems that shape how organizations fund, collaborate and deliver meaningful outcomes."

His agenda includes the development of AI-enabled platforms, a critical component for staying competitive in the modern software landscape. For reSolved's clients, this translates into tangible benefits. AI and machine learning can automate tedious administrative tasks like eligibility screening, analyze vast datasets to identify funding trends, predict program outcomes, and mitigate compliance risks. This allows organizations to reduce overhead and focus their resources on what truly matters: delivering measurable impact.

Klotz's two decades of experience in translating complex operational workflows into scalable, practical systems provides a strong foundation for this technological push. The new structure allows him to focus entirely on building the architectural backbone that will support the next generation of funding management, helping philanthropic foundations, research institutions, and government agencies operate with greater clarity and effectiveness.

With this dual-pronged leadership approach, reSolved is making a clear statement about its ambitions. The company is betting that the powerful combination of seasoned operational leadership and visionary technological focus will be the key to not only capturing a larger share of the growing market but also fundamentally improving how its clients fund and deliver meaningful change around the world.