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Exterro Wins Gold Stevie® Company of the Year Award in Legal

President and CEO Bobby Balachandran is also named a Gold Stevie winner for Achievement in Management

Exterro and CEO Bobby Balachandran Sweep Gold Stevie® Awards for Legal Excellence

PORTLAND, Oregon – Apr. 27, 2023 – Exterro, the leader in Legal Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software, has been named the Gold Stevie® Award winner for Company of the Year in the Legal - Large category. In a double victory, Founder and CEO Bobby Balachandran also secured the Gold Stevie for Achievement in Management within the same division.

The American Business Awards® (the "Stevies") saw over 3,700 nominations this year. Winners were selected by a global panel of more than 230 professionals, with the official gala scheduled for June 13 at the Marriott Marquis in New York.

A Growing Legacy of Innovation

This latest recognition adds to a significant string of global industry accolades for Exterro over the past two years:

Unicorn Status (2022): Achieved a valuation in excess of $1 billion following a strategic recapitalization.
British Legal Technology Awards: Honored for "Innovation in Legal Services."
UK IT Industry Awards: Named "Best Security, Defense, or Law Enforcement IT Project of the Year."
Global InfoSec Awards (RSA 2022): Won "Most Comprehensive Computer Forensics."
KM World Readers’ Choice: Finalist for "Best in E-Discovery" for two consecutive years.

Executive Commentary

“We strive to change the world for the better by providing our customers with scalable, efficient, and effective Legal GRC solutions... It’s an honor to be named a Gold Stevie Award winner for Achievement in Management alongside Exterro. I’m proud of my team and the work we have done.”— Bobby Balachandran, Founder and CEO of Exterro

Global Impact and Philanthropy

Under Balachandran’s leadership, Exterro has grown from a boot-strapped startup to a global powerhouse with over 500 employees and 3,000 customers. His influence extends beyond software to social responsibility:

Incubation Center: Established in Coimbatore, India, to train the next generation of engineers.
Global Support: Actively funds grocery and education needs for overseas orphanages.
Community Support: Facilitates regional aid through the "Exterro Gives Back" initiative.

About the Stevie Awards

The Stevies are considered the premier business awards in the United States, honoring organizations of all types and sizes—from non-profits to the Fortune 500.

About Exterro, Inc.Exterro provides the only comprehensive platform that automates the complex interconnections of privacy, legal operations, digital investigations, and cybersecurity response. Trusted by government agencies and global corporations, Exterro helps organizations manage risk and drive successful outcomes at a lower cost.

For more information, visit exterro.com.

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