Mark Usher, Founder and CEO
In his role as CEO of SpendWorx Mark's focus is on shaping and communicating the company's vision and driving product and service strategy. Mark has a 20-year track record of delivering measurable value through strategic sourcing and procurement transformation. Prior to SpendWorx Mark co-founded Treya Partners, a boutique procurement consultancy. Earlier in his career Mark held various positions at Accenture, KPMG, GE and Rolls-Royce. Mark is a recognized thought leader in procurement and a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know.
Mark holds an MBA in Finance & Policy Studies from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Southampton.
Mark holds an MBA in Finance & Policy Studies from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Southampton.
Connor Preston, Chief Operating Officer
In his role as COO of SpendWorx Connor's focus is development, implementation and oversight of the company's operating strategy. Connor has over 20 years of experience in operations and program management. Prior to SpendWorx Connor held leadership, project management and individual contributor positions in operations management, program management, and advanced engineering at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Prior to DARPA Connor held various engineering and operations roles at the Boeing Company and MicroStrategy.
Connor holds a MEng in Operations Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a BASc in Management Science from Boston University.
Connor holds a MEng in Operations Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a BASc in Management Science from Boston University.
Barbara Ziederman, Director of Solution Delivery
In her role as Director of Solution Delivery for SpendWorx Barbara's focus is coordination and oversight of solution implementations at all customers. Barbara has 16 years of experience in the planning, implementation and support of enterprise software solutions and professional services for large and medium sized companies. Prior to SpendWorx Barbara held positions of increasing responsibility at Oracle, PeopleSoft and Baan Software.
Barbara holds a BS in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Barbara holds a BS in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Brant Nielen, VP Product Development
In his role as VP of Product Development Brant's focus is the development of products that meet the company's strategic and operational objectives. Brant has 18 years of experience in the design and development of enterprise, supply chain and analytical software applications. Prior to SpendWorx Brant held positions of increasing responsibility at Agilysys, Callidus Software, Compuware and Levron Technologies.
Brant holds an MSc in Information Technology from Imperial College London, and a BS in Computer Science, University of Bath.
Brant holds an MSc in Information Technology from Imperial College London, and a BS in Computer Science, University of Bath.
Janet Zhou, Director of Marketing
Janet has over 10 years of marketing and business development experience in technology products and services. In her roles as Director of Marketing, Janet's focus is to work with new and existing SpendWorx clients and partners to develop and communicate the value proposition for collaborative procurement communities and other procurement services. Prior to SpendWorx, Janet held various marketing roles of increasing responsibility at IBM and Hewlett Packard.
Janet holds an MA in Economics from UCLA, and a BA in Drama and Theatre Arts from the Juilliard School in New York.
Janet holds an MA in Economics from UCLA, and a BA in Drama and Theatre Arts from the Juilliard School in New York.