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Succeeds Mike Suchsland, who served in an interim leadership role and will remain as Chair of the Board of Directors.
KLDiscovery positioned to continue delivering exceptional eDiscovery solutions for clients.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 03, 2025--KLDiscovery Inc. ("KLDiscovery" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of electronic discovery, information governance, and data technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Lou Paglia as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective immediately. A seasoned corporate executive with deep experience in software and business services, Mr. Paglia will lead KLDiscovery through its next phase of growth, continuing to deliver best-in-class eDiscovery solutions powered by proprietary, transformative technology.
Mr. Paglia succeeds Mike Suchsland, who has served in an interim leadership role since January 2025. Mr. Suchsland will remain Chair of the Board and will work with Mr. Paglia and the executive leadership team to ensure a seamless transition of CEO responsibilities.
"On behalf of the Board and the entire KLDiscovery team, we're thrilled to welcome Lou Paglia as KLDiscovery’s new CEO," said Suchsland. "Lou is a highly accomplished leader with a proven track record of building customer-centric organizations and scaling innovative solutions which transform how people work. Under his leadership, KLDiscovery is well-positioned to deliver on its mission of developing cutting-edge software solutions while continuing to provide unparalleled service to our valued clients. As we remain focused on industry-leading client service, I look forward to partnering with Lou in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth and seamless transition."
Mr. Paglia has more than two decades of experience in leading and scaling high growth companies across a number of industries. Most recently, he served as the President & Chief Operating Officer of Sterling Check Corporation (acquired by First Advantage Corporation in 2024), an industry-leading global provider of background screening and identity verification solutions. During his tenure, Sterling modernized its platform, entered new markets, and experienced transformational growth. Prior to that, Mr. Paglia held executive roles in product, operations, and general management, for companies including MTV Networks (a division of Viacom), Infogroup, Factiva (a joint venture between Dow Jones and Reuters), as well as numerous early-stage companies.
"I’m excited to join KLDiscovery at such an important moment in its evolution," said Paglia. "The Company’s long-standing commitment to legal service, investment in innovative technology, and the passion and expertise of the KLDiscovery team will enable us to provide solutions that drive extraordinary value for our clients. I look forward to working with the team and the growth opportunities that lie ahead."
Mr. Paglia earned a B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems from James Madison University and an M.B.A. from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.