March 12, 2024 – Sage is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hickman to the role of Managing Director of North America, effective immediately. In this role, Mark will be responsible for leading continued growth in the U.S. and Canada, as well as delivering an exceptional experience customers, partners and Sage colleagues in the region.
Mark joined Sage as Managing Director of Canada in 2022, where he demonstrated a strong track record for delivering year-over-year growth and empowering customers across the market to break down barriers, simplify workflows and achieve growth.
Mark will report to Derk Bleeker, Chief Commercial Officer. With Hickman’s new appointment, Steve Ryujin, Vice President of Direct Sales & Acquisitions, will serve as interim Managing Director of Canada.
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