Hands on B2B software executive and pioneer in Cloud, Big Data and Business Network technology. Proven ability to profitably grow software solutions in global markets, build high performance teams and develop close relationships with customers / partners. Managed teams of up to 100. Passion for start-ups and market-changing companies. Specialties: Cloud-computing, SaaS, eCommerce, B2B Commerce / Business networks, Big Data, Analytics, Sales, Team building, Collaborative technology, Product management, Marketing, General management, Business development, Social media, Negotiation, Software, B2B, Partner development, Customer management, Relationship building, Competitive analysis, Go-to-market strategy development, German language.

Global Vice President, Business Network Marketing @ Develop and execute the marketing strategy globally for SAP's business network. Grow and shape the market for business networks and generate demand for networked solutions, ensuring achievement of commercial targets. Manage global network marketing team. From April 2014 to Present (1 year 9 months) Frankfurt Am Main Area, GermanyHead of Marketing - EMEA, MEE & APJ Regions @ Developed marketing strategy and managed program execution for all regions outside the Americas. Regional spokesperson (event, media, customers, blogs, etc.). Managed regional marketing teams. Represented Ariba in SAP leadership planning for the regions. From January 2012 to March 2014 (2 years 3 months) Frankfurt Am Main Area, GermanyHead of EMEA Marketing @ Head of EMEA Marketing. Develop marketing strategy and manage program execution for Ariba's Cloud-based collaborative business commerce solutions & network. Regional spokesperson (events, customers, media). Liaison for solutions management. From October 2010 to December 2012 (2 years 3 months) GermanyDirector - Solutions Management & General Manager Visibility Solutions @ Global P&L responsibility for one of Ariba’s core solution areas, focused on data enrichment & analytics. Directly managed product management & solution marketing. Launched solution, drove roadmap, partner strategy, customer programs and bundled services. Led transition to SaaS/On-Demand delivery model. From 2004 to 2010 (6 years) Senior Associate @ Simultaneously worked as management consultant and product manager for online, technology purchasing application. From 2000 to 2003 (3 years) Greater New York City AreaCaptain - Cavalry @ Tank & Scout platoon leader during multiple deployments, plus Operations & Planning staff officer. From 1995 to 2000 (5 years)

MBA, General Management @ INSEAD From 2003 to 2003 BS, Economics @ United States Military Academy at West Point From 1991 to 1995 Alex Saric is skilled in: Leadership, SaaS, Marketing, Product Management, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Go-to-market Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Business Development, Management, Strategy, Negotiation