Construction HR Leader Arcoro Strengthens Executive Bench with Dynamic Tech and Finance Veterans - Arcoro
Arcoro, a leading HR software provider for over 7,000 construction companies, has strengthened its executive team by appointing Senthil Subramanian as Chief Technology Officer, bringing extensive SaaS and technical leadership experience from Fleetio, and Cody Ellis as Chief Financial Officer, a finance veteran with 20 years of diverse industry experience, to drive growth, enhance their platform, and address workforce challenges in the construction sector.
Senthil Subramanian and Cody Ellis named Chief Technology Officer and Chief Financial Officer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (June 2, 2025) – Arcoro, the leading human resources management (HR) software provider servicing over 7,000 construction companies, today announced strategic expansion of its C-suite with technology innovator Senthil Subramanian as CTO and financial strategist Cody Ellis as CFO.
“I’m excited to have Senthil and Cody join the team. They bring the technical vision and financial acumen needed to propel Arcoro forward as we tackle the unique workforce challenges our construction clients face daily,” said Dave Gray, CEO of Arcoro. “Their authentic leadership will have big impact as we scale and develop our team and culture.”
Subramanian brings experience and a pragmatic approach to solving technical challenges which will bring big benefits to Arcoro. Most recently at Fleetio, Subramanian has extensive SaaS experience helping to build and evolve the team, platform and technical roadmap for the company. He loves to spot talent, coach, mentor and motivate teams to achieve their full potential.
“I’m excited to join Arcoro under Dave Gray’s leadership and contribute to a company focused on solving HR challenges in the construction industry,” said Subramanian. “Arcoro’s commitment to transforming HR with purpose-built software aligns with my passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to enhance our platform, drive growth and continue providing exceptional value to our customers.”
Ellis comes to Arcoro with 20 years of experience in various finance roles, including senior and executive leadership. His background includes transportation technology as well as dental education and practice management solutions. Ellis has overseen corporate finance and accounting operations and has also served in both internal and external audit roles focused on improving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
“I’m really looking forward to joining the Arcoro team as Chief Financial Officer at this exciting time in the company’s growth journey,” says Ellis. “With my background in financial leadership across manufacturing, technology and professional service industries, I look forward to contributing to Arcoro’s continued success in the HR technology space. I’m eager to leverage my experience to help Arcoro scale efficiently while delivering exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders.”
This appointment supports the company’s ongoing pursuit of construction technology innovation, organic growth and customer success.
About Arcoro
Empowering the builders of our world, Arcoro is time tracking and an all-in-one HR technology platform purpose-built for the construction industry. As a trusted partner, Arcoro’s solutions help construction companies manage their unique workforce needs, offering the most ERP integrations of any HR software provider. Backed by best-in-class customer support, over 7,000 companies rely on Arcoro to save time, improve accuracy, reduce risk, and lower workforce costs. Learn how Arcoro can elevate your business at Arcoro.com.
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