Zach Nelson
Zach Nelson is a technology executive known for his leadership roles in the enterprise software industry. He served as the CEO of NetSuite from 2002 to 2016, a period during which the company transitioned from a small startup to a publicly traded cloud computing firm.
Nelson's tenure at NetSuite was characterized by a focus on cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. He championed the concept of integrated business suites delivered as a service, advocating for a shift away from traditional on-premise software deployments. Under his leadership, NetSuite became a major player in the cloud ERP market.
Prior to NetSuite, Nelson held executive positions at companies such as Oracle and Sun Microsystems. He has also been involved in venture capital and private equity.