Blucora, Inc. announced the appointment of Kan Kotecha and Rick Leaman to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointments complete a search process initiated in 2021 by the company's Board of Directors, which was conducted with the input of company's shareholders and the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Mr. Kotecha is currently a Vice President of Engineering at Google Inc. and previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management where he led a team of over 600 professionals.

He brings to the Board extensive experience in technology, cybersecurity and large-scale systems integration. Mr. Leaman joins the Board with over 30 years of experience in investment banking, most recently as Managing Partner of Moelis & Co.Mr. Leaman also served as a Director on the Moelis & Co. board.

His specialized knowledge of capital markets and investment banking are beneficial to the company, particularly in relation to M&A, capital allocation and other strategic initiatives.