Confluence Technologies, the U.S.-based software provider focused on the investment management industry, has appointed Joan Binstock to its board of directors. Confluence is backed by Clearlake Capital Group and TA Associates. She currently serves as independent director and audit chair at KKR Real Estate Select Trust Inc., as well as a board member at both Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman US Mutual Funds. Binstock previously held several executive leadership positions, including as partner, chief financial and operations officer at Lord, Abbett.