TORONTO (Oct. 2, 2024) – Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announces Cinzia Bazzo as its Managing Director for Canada. This strategic hire underlines Sage’s commitment to its growing Canadian market, which is a cornerstone of the company’s North American success.
In her new role, Bazzo will oversee Sage’s Canadian business, a critical region for growth. She will focus on accelerating sales and revenue by attracting new customers and strengthening relationships with existing ones. Bazzo will also play a key role in enhancing the customer experience, advancing Sage’s position as the most trusted and thriving network for SMBs. Additionally, she will manage the region’s performance, making strategic decisions to capitalize on strong results, address challenges, and provide leadership to over 250 employees across Canada. She will lead the implementation of global and local colleague programs, including engagement, performance management, DEI, and talent development, while fostering Sage’s culture and values.
"I'm incredibly honored to join Sage at such a growth period for the company and the Canadian market," says Cinzia Bazzo. "Sage has a strong reputation for innovation and a commitment to empowering businesses through its technology. SMBs are the backbone of Canada's economy, driving innovation, job creation, and community growth, and contribute significantly to the nation's overall economic resilience and competitiveness. I look forward to working with the talented team at Sage to accelerate our growth in Canada, deepen our relationships, and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners."
Bazzo brings a wealth of experience to Sage, with an impressive track record of driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences. In her most recent role as Country Leader for Workday in Canada, she led her team to achieve record-breaking sales. Prior to that, she held various leadership positions at Oracle, Salesforce and SAP. Bazzo is also an active member of the Business Council of Canada, a network of enterprise executives focused on strengthening the country’s economic fabric by supporting small business and entrepreneurs in communities of all sizes.
"We are thrilled to welcome Cinzia to the Sage team," said Mark Hickman, Managing Director of North America at Sage. "Her leadership and deep understanding of the Canadian market, combined with her proven ability to drive sales growth and foster exceptional customer experiences, make her the perfect fit to lead our Canadian business. We are confident that she will help us continue our momentum in this key region and take our business to new heights."
Bazzo is based in Toronto and will play a key role on Sage’s North America Leadership Team, reporting into Mark Hickman, Managing Director of North America as Sage.
Brittany Farquhar
Sage
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