Christopher Young is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERX), a global leader in tax technology solutions that help enterprises manage complex indirect tax compliance. With more than 25 years of experience in the tax and finance software industry, Young joined Vertex in April 2018 as President and Chief Operating Officer before ascending to CEO in January 2021. His leadership has been pivotal in steering the company through its public listing on NASDAQ in 2020 and accelerating its growth amid evolving global tax regulations. Prior to Vertex, Young held senior executive roles at SAP, where he served as President of SAP Indirect Tax Management, driving the development and worldwide adoption of innovative tax automation solutions. Earlier in his career, he occupied key positions at Thomson Reuters, focusing on tax compliance technologies and enterprise software scaling. Young's track record includes successfully expanding product portfolios, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering multimillion-dollar revenue growth in competitive markets. At Vertex, Young oversees all aspects of the business, from product innovation leveraging AI and cloud technologies to global sales and customer success. Under his guidance, the company has expanded its client base to over 10,000 organizations across 100 countries, solidified its market leadership, and introduced groundbreaking solutions like Vertex Cloud for real-time tax determination. Recognized as a forward-thinking executive, Young continues to champion digital transformation in tax management, positioning Vertex at the forefront of industry disruption.