Rusty Wiley on Leading Datasite’s Transformation from Merrill Corporation to Global M&A SaaS Platform

Rusty Wiley has served as CEO and President of Datasite since 2014. During his tenure, the company has undergone a significant transformation, moving from its origins as Merrill Corporation—a business largely centered on financial communications and print-related services—to become a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic transactions.

From Merrill Corporation to Datasite

Under Wiley’s leadership, Datasite has shifted its core identity. What was once Merrill Corporation, with its emphasis on financial communications and print services, is now a SaaS provider dedicated to supporting M&A and strategic transactions on a global scale.

Rusty Wiley's Background Before Datasite

Before joining Datasite, Wiley spent more than seven years at IBM. There, he held the roles of General Manager of Banking and Financial Markets and Managing Partner.