Fresche is a global IBM i modernization partner helping organizations evolve the systems at the center of their business through software, services, and strategic guidance.
For 50 years, Fresche has worked with organizations running IBM i and Microsoft systems at the heart of daily operations. Today, the company brings together software, managed services, cloud, data and AI, and application services built for these environments.
Since 1976, Fresche has grown from a Montreal software company into an established name in IBM i. Over five decades, the business has expanded through product development, acquisitions, and a continued focus on helping customers get more from the systems they already rely on.
Founded in Montreal
Ian Farquharson and Jean-Pierre Théorêt launch the company that would become Fresche.
Over The Years
From Info-Boutique and Infocentre to
Speedware, Best-Seller Inc, BiblioMondo, and Fresche, the company evolves with the market it serves.
A Growing Portfolio
Fresche grows beyond legacy application work into managed services, cloud, data, AI, and software for IBM i organizations.
2,200+ Organizations
Companies around the world rely on Fresche for IBM i software and services.
Today
Fresche marks its 50th anniversary with a broad portfolio shaped around the needs of IBM i teams and the businesses they support.
Fresche brings together software and services across the areas IBM i organizations rely on most.
RPG, COBOL, and Synon transformation, plus UI and database work, for the applications that keep your business running.
Infrastructure, application support, security, compliance, backup, and recovery services for IBM i operations.
Hosting, migrations, hybrid architecture, IBM PowerVS, and KTLO support, all built around IBM i requirements.
Data strategy, analytics, reporting, and AI readiness spanning Microsoft, ERP, cloud, and IBM i environments.
A portfolio of proprietary products, including X-Analysis, X-Modernize AI, Presto, and Security Suite.
Fresche has spent five decades focused on IBM i systems and the businesses that rely on them every day.
Application transformation, managed services, cloud, data, AI, and software all sit within the same company.
Fresche’s products and services are designed for IBM i organizations and shaped by the realities of these systems.
Fresche’s leadership team brings together experience across software, services, operations, growth, and IBM i technology, guiding the company as it continues to expand its offering and serve organizations around the world.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
SVP Software Engineering
GM, Modernization
GM, Fresche Analytics
Chief Commercial Officer
Whether you are reviewing core applications, planning a cloud initiative, expanding internal support, or investing in data and AI, Fresche can help you map out the work ahead.
President and Chief Executive Officer
As CEO and President of Fresche, Joe Zarrehparvar brings over three decades of experience in technology, including executive leadership roles at Microsoft, Wicresoft and other leading companies. In addition to being a well-rounded executive, Joe has a wealth of knowledge in advisory, services and operations management.
Joe holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University and a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has spent his career spearheading the development of innovative services and solutions and has a proven track record of elevating teams, enhancing culture, and driving growth.
He is also passionate about helping organizations achieve their IT goals and believes strongly in the power of technology to drive business success.
As CFO at Fresche, Kevin Dolnick brings over 20 years of experience in finance and operations, working across software, technology, and professional services companies, from publicly traded firms to private equity backed organizations.
With a track record of driving EBITDA growth and shareholder value, his expertise spans financial planning, forecasting, and IFRS/GAAP reporting, along with operational strength in M&A, ERP integration, and international expansion. Kevin has held CFO roles at Illuminix.ai and CompuCom, a $1 billion PE-backed technology services company, where he led its successful carveout from Office Depot (NASDAQ: ODP). He also led finance at Infusion through its acquisition by Avanade.
Kevin holds an MBA in International Finance and Accounting from St. John’s University’s Peter J. Tobin College of Business and a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Psychology, and Business Administration from the University at Albany.
Joe holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University and a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has spent his career spearheading the development of innovative services and solutions and has a proven track record of elevating teams, enhancing culture, and driving growth.
He is also passionate about helping organizations achieve their IT goals and believes strongly in the power of technology to drive business success.
As Senior Vice President of Fresche’s Software Business Unit, Rob Stovenour oversees product engineering and software development, driving innovation and growth across Fresche’s portfolio of modernization solutions. He is responsible for product strategy, engineering excellence, and ensuring Fresche’s solutions continue to meet the evolving needs of enterprise customers.
Rob brings over 25 years of experience in product engineering and software development, including growing and managing over $100 million in SaaS ARR with distributed teams across North America, India, Costa Rica, and Ukraine. His career includes serving as a lead architect at Microsoft for one of the largest retail modernization projects spanning 5,000 outlets across the US, where he also authored a widely-recognized MS Press book on Commerce. He spent a decade at SolarWinds leading product engineering across an extensive software catalog, and later co-founded a SaaS startup that achieved a successful exit within five years.
Rob has deep expertise in M&A technical diligence, security (SOC2, SecOps), product integration strategies, and implementing CI/CD practices, including orchestrating a transition that reduced deployment cycles by 87%.
As General Manager, Modernization and Managed Services, Marcel Sarrasin is responsible for overseeing Fresche products from conception to market, and is also tasked with innovating for the future. A keen proponent of modernization and digital transformation, he coordinates with R&D, Sales and Marketing to ensure that the evolving needs of Fresche’s diverse customer base are being met.
Prior to his current role, Marcel was the Chief Product Officer. Marcel came to Fresche Solutions as part of the Quadrant Software and BCD acquisition where he was the VP of Marketing and Business Development. He adds a deep understanding of the IBM i market to the executive team from his 21+ years in the midrange market.Marcel filled many roles with BCD, including Product Manager, Technical Support Manager and Trainer and uses that experience to help ensure we are delivering value to our clients.He has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree with a double major in MIS and marketing from the University of Manitoba. He coaches soccer and enjoys playing hockey and mountain biking.
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