We’re thrilled to kick off the new year with the announcement of an exciting new chapter for Aproove Work Management! Aproove is proud to announce its acquisition through a growth equity investment that ushers in Curt Black as the company’s new CEO. This marks a significant step forward in expanding the Aproove platform and driving business growth across North America and global markets.
Curt joins Aproove alongside an experienced team of entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors, led by Peterson Partners "Peterson Partners’ goal is to pair exceptional leadership with outstanding businesses to fuel long-term growth," said Dan Hanks, a Partner at Peterson. "We believe Aproove has a visionary approach to collaborative work management and are excited to provide Curt and the entire team with strategic advisory and resources to achieve even greater impact."
Leadership Transition, Focused on Our Team and Product
Current CEO, Xavier Dorvillers, the founder of Aproove and the visionary driving force behind the development of Aproove Work Management, will transition into the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this position, Xavier will focus exclusively on advancing product development, shaping technology strategy, and driving platform innovation. His deep expertise and approach will enable Aproove to deliver even greater value to its customers, both existing and new. Xavier’s continued leadership ensures a seamless transition while reinforcing Aproove’s commitment to innovation and excellence. The rest of the Aproove team will remain in their current roles, providing continuity and expertise as the company embarks on this exciting new phase.
Xavier stated, “As Aproove's founder, I am deeply grateful to our incredible team for their hard work and commitment. Transitioning to CTO, I’m excited to focus on advancing technology and innovation. With Curt’s leadership and Peterson Partners' support, I’m confident we’ll drive Aproove’s vision forward.”
About Curt Black
Curt Black brings a wealth of experience in leading organizations through innovative go-to-market strategies and product development. During his nine-year tenure at Google, Curt spearheaded two of the company’s fastest-growing verticals—Government and Media & Entertainment—through investments in industry partnerships and product innovation. Following his time at Google, Curt served as Chief Revenue Officer at Aktify, a conversational AI company, where he drove enterprise growth and momentum.
Curt is passionate about accelerating Aproove’s mission to power work management for the world’s most secure organizations. By enabling optimized collaboration and ensuring compliance, Aproove continues to support some of the most advanced enterprises in the United States, including Fortune 50 brands and divisions of the U.S. government. This strategic shift positions the company for substantial growth, aligning resources and talent with Aproove’s ambitious goals.
Looking Ahead
Aproove remains deeply committed to supporting the 70+ enterprise brands that rely on its software for work management and compliance. "Aproove’s success is rooted in our exceptional product, our dedicated team, and our inspiring clients who push us to innovate and excel every day," said Curt Black. "As we embark on this new chapter, we will continue to prioritize these core pillars—investing in our people, advancing our technology, and strengthening our customer relationships. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Xavier, our outstanding team, and our clients to drive our mission forward."
The roadmap for 2025 is truly groundbreaking, positioning Aproove to lead the way in redefining the work management space.
A History of Excellence
Founded in 2006, Aproove began as a platform dedicated to streamlining the proofing process for marketing teams, empowering them to achieve creative excellence. Over the years, Aproove has transformed into a highly configurable Work Management Platform designed to meet the diverse business process requirements of mid-sized to enterprise-level companies.
Our platform’s deep configurability goes beyond assigning tasks—it enables businesses to fully automate complex workflows and provides teams with the tools they need to execute their work effectively. Aproove stands out in the market as the only platform capable of managing work-in-progress at such an advanced level.
Aproove’s commitment to security and compliance is unparalleled. With certifications including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA, and GDPR, Aproove offers a robust, reliable, and secure solution trusted by enterprises worldwide. Our platform delivers a unique combination of collaboration, efficiency, and compliance, enabling teams to excel in even the most demanding environments.
“We are committed to maintaining the same level of excellence in work management, empowering teams to thrive in increasingly complex workflows,” said Curt Black, Aproove's new CEO.
Curt, Xavier, and the entire Aproove team are energized by this next chapter of growth. Together, we will expand our global presence, roll out innovative new features, and remain steadfast in our mission to improve, simplify, and increase the productivity of our clients' work lives.
