LinkSquares announced that veteran SaaS executive Bill Hewitt has been appointed interim chief executive officer, effective immediately, as the company continues expanding its artificial intelligence–powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform.
Based in Boston, LinkSquares provides AI-driven contract management solutions used by more than 1,000 customers, including DraftKings, ProPharma, and Wayfair. The company’s platform helps legal teams analyze contract data, automate workflows, and manage risk through its proprietary LinkAI engine.
Hewitt brings decades of experience leading software companies through growth and transition periods. He previously served as interim CEO at Wagepoint and MindBridge Analytics, and earlier held the role of president and CEO at Aternity. Earlier in his career, he was president and CEO of Exari, a contract lifecycle management provider later acquired by Coupa Software.
Hewitt has also served on the LinkSquares board of directors, giving him familiarity with the company’s strategy, technology platform, and customer base. According to the company, his appointment is intended to provide continuity as LinkSquares scales its technology and expands its AI capabilities.
The company said it remains focused on advancing its contract intelligence platform and supporting enterprise legal teams with tools designed to accelerate contract workflows and improve operational visibility.
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“LinkSquares is uniquely positioned at the intersection of AI and legal technology. The company has built a powerful platform that helps in-house legal teams unlock the full value of their contract data. I am excited to work alongside this talented team to accelerate innovation, deepen customer relationships, and drive the next stage of growth.”
Bill Hewitt, Interim Chief Executive Officer, LinkSquares
“We are thrilled to welcome Bill into this role. The combination of his success leading Exari combined with his dedication to LinkSquares gives us real continuity while sharpening our focus on execution as we enter this next phase of growth.”
Mike McMahon, Partner And Co-Founder, Jump Capital; Board Member, LinkSquares
