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The basics:

• Hackensack-based Paperclip appoints Alexander CEO
• Amy Jeffryes joins company as first chief product officer
• William Weiss remains CFO, board chairman
• Company focused on AI-ready secure data solutions

Hackensack-based Paperclip Inc. recently welcomed new leadership. 

Ron Alexander is taking the reins as chief executive officer, while Amy Jeffryes joins the company as chief product officer. 

Alexander succeeds William Weiss, co-founder and former CEO. Weiss will continue in his role as chief financial officer and chairman of the board. 

Founded in 1991, Paperclip provides secure content management and data exchange solutions for the fintech and insurance tech markets. 

According to the company, the leadership moves “mark a bold new chapter for the company as it empowers global enterprises to turn sensitive data into a secure foundation for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and workflow automation.” 

“Ron and Amy are exactly the kind of leadership Paperclip needs as we enter this next chapter of innovation and growth,” Weiss said in a statement.  

Noting the executives’ extensive experience and networks, Weiss added, “Ron’s proven ability to scale technology businesses and effectively lead teams and Amy’s deep product and operational expertise in insurance technology are a powerful combination.” 

Meet the new CEO 

Alexander joins Paperclip from Agenium.ai, where he served as chief growth officer, according to his LinkedIn profile. He has also served in leadership positions at companies including Berson-Sokol Agency Inc., Stream Financial Technologies, Covr Financial Technologies, Crump Life Insurance Services, Progressive Insurance and more. 

As CEO of Paperclip, Alexander will oversee the company’s “mission to help companies harness the full power of their data without compromise.” 

“In the age of AI, data integrity is the ultimate competitive advantage, but it requires a foundation of absolute trust and seamless connectivity,” Alexander said. “Our focus is on accelerating AI readiness by ensuring that sensitive information is not only securely managed but is also highly interoperable across the financial ecosystem.” 

Paperclip’s first CPO 

The company created the chief product officer position to help propel its next stage of growth, a company representative shared with NJBIZ. 

In the new role, Jeffryes will lead Paperclip’s product strategy, bridging the gap between security and functionality. 

Jeffryes joins the company from Rare Growth, where she served as chief operating officer, according to her LinkedIn profile. She also held leadership positions at MassMutual, Covr Financial Technologies, Memorial Hermann Health System and more. 

“Our roadmap is focused on removing the barriers to secure data exchange and interoperability,” Jeffryes noted. “By making our enterprise-grade infrastructure more intuitive and accessible, we’re ensuring that organizations of all sizes can leverage their data as a strategic engine for growth and innovation.” 

According to the company, Paperclip boasts more than 1,500 clients and annually processes over 70 million data and document exchanges.