Foundation Source Appoints New Technology and Product Leaders
Foundation Source has appointed Manu Sood as Chief Technology Officer and Hetal Patel as Head of Product to drive innovation in its PhilTech platform. The appointments reflect the company's ongoing investment in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and product development across private foundations, donor-advised funds, and planned giving. Sood brings over 26 years of experience in fintech and enterprise technology, including roles at AvidXchange, Varo Bank, Western Governors University, and Rio Tinto. Patel has nearly two decades of leadership in financial services product strategy, with recent positions at CIBC and Northern Trust. Both executives will play key roles in advancing Foundation Source's technological capabilities and expanding the use of AI across its offerings. CEO Joseph Mrak III emphasized that technology is central to evolving the company’s platform and delivering value for clients and partners.
