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Steve Hare

Chief Executive Officer, Sage
Greater London, England,United Kingdom
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Steve Hare's Overview

Total Experience33 years
CompanySage
CountryUnited Kingdom

Steve Hare is the Chief Executive Officer of Sage Group, a global leader in cloud business management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. With an extensive background in finance and operations, he has been pivotal in steering Sage's transformation into a premier SaaS (Software as a Service) company. He initially joined Sage as Chief Financial Officer in 2014 and later served as Chief Operating Officer before being appointed CEO in 2018. His leadership focuses on driving subscription growth, championing customer success, and fostering innovation to help businesses thrive. Before his tenure at Sage, Steve was a partner at the private equity firm Apax Partners and held CFO positions at several UK-listed companies, including Spectris plc and Invensys plc.

Professional Summary

Steve Hare's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Sage - Chief Executive Officer (2018 to Present)
Apax Partners - Partner (2009 to 2013)
Invensys - CFO (2006 to 2009)
Spectris plc - CFO (2005 to 2006)
GEC/Marconi - Various including CFO (1989 to 2003)

Notable Achievements

Spearheading Sage's SaaS Transformation

As CEO, Steve has successfully accelerated Sage's transition from a legacy software provider to a high-growth SaaS business. Under his direction, the company's subscription revenue has become the dominant portion of its total revenue, driven by the expansion of the Sage Business Cloud ecosystem.

Driving Strategic Growth Through Acquisitions

He has overseen several key acquisitions to enhance Sage's product capabilities and market reach, including the purchases of Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management, and Brightpearl, a retail operations platform. These strategic moves have significantly strengthened Sage's position in key markets like North America.

Championing Sustainability and Social Impact

Steve has placed a strong emphasis on corporate responsibility through the 'Sage for Good' framework. He has led the company in committing to ambitious sustainability goals, including achieving Net Zero by 2040, and has expanded initiatives to tackle digital inequality and support underrepresented entrepreneurs globally.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Economics and Accounting

Liverpool University - Year 1979

Island School Hong Kong - Year 1977

Pocklington School - Year 1972

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Company Overview

Sage
Total employees11368
HeadquartersNewcastle upon Tyne
Founded1981

Sage is a leading global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, specializing in accounting, payroll, and payment systems that support the ambition of the world's small and medium-sized businesses. Its cloud-connected solutions aim to simplify business management by helping customers manage finances, operations, and people, making it easier for them to succeed and grow.

Sage Stock Information
Sage, Inc. is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SGE. The company went public on July 11, 1989

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