Gerrit Kazmaier serves as President, Product and Technology at Workday, Inc., a global leader in cloud-based enterprise applications for finance and human resources. With more than 25 years of experience in the software industry, Kazmaier joined Workday in 2014 as Vice President of Product Management for Human Capital Management (HCM). His prior roles included key leadership positions at SuccessFactors, where he drove product strategy for talent management solutions, and at Oracle, contributing to enterprise HCM and ERP systems. Kazmaier's deep expertise in SaaS product development has positioned him as a pivotal force in Workday's evolution from an HCM pioneer to a comprehensive enterprise platform provider. Under Kazmaier's stewardship, Workday has achieved remarkable milestones, including the seamless integration of generative AI capabilities across its platform, the launch of innovative offerings like Workday Extend for custom app development, and expansions into adaptive planning and supply chain management. These advancements have fueled Workday's rapid growth, with the company surpassing $7 billion in annual recurring revenue and earning consistent recognition as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrants for Cloud HCM and Financial Planning Software. His customer-focused approach has enhanced platform usability, scalability, and security, enabling thousands of organizations worldwide to drive digital transformation. As President, Kazmaier oversees a global team of thousands, directing product vision, engineering, design, and innovation roadmaps to ensure Workday remains at the forefront of enterprise technology. His strategic leadership emphasizes ethical AI deployment, ecosystem partnerships, and sustainable innovation, empowering customers to navigate complex business challenges with agility and insight.