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Robert M. Calderoni is chairman and chief executive officer of Ariba Inc. the leading spend management solutions provider. Since joining the company in 2000 Mr. Calderoni has successfully transformed Ariba from a narrowly focused e-procurement vendor to a comprehensive spend management solutions provider that companies of all sizes rely on to transform the way they do business globally.
Under Mr. Calderoni's leadership Ariba has led the way in developing and delivering innovative solutions that combine technology commodity expertise and services to help companies streamline the procurement process and drive bottom-line results. As the creator and leader of spend management Ariba has procurement from a back office function to a strategic business imperative that drives savings operational excellence and business improvements.
In early 2004 Mr. Calderoni led an aggressive acquisition strategy that significantly expanded Ariba's technology offerings service capabilities and positioned the company as a recognized leader in its market. Under Mr. Calderoni's leadership Ariba has secured the top Fortune 10 companies and 500 Global companies as customers. Ariba has been named to the Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 the Manufacturing Business Technology Global 100 and is routinely identified as a top vendor by independent research firms.
With more than 20 years of experience as a Fortune 500 financial and operations executive Mr. Calderoni has intimate knowledge of change management and a deep understanding of how technology can optimize a corporation's spending practices. Prior to joining Ariba Mr. Calderoni served as senior vice president of Finance and chief financial officer for Avery Dennison. Before joining Avery Dennison Mr. Calderoni served as senior vice president of Finance and corporate controller for Apple Computer Inc. and as chief financial officer and vice president of Finance for IBM's $8 billion Storage Systems Division. He began his career with Arthur Andersen & Company. In 2006 Mr. Calderoni was named among the 100 Most Influential People in Finance by Treasury & Risk Management Magazine.
Mr. Calderoni is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University. He is also a member of the Board of Juniper Networks and the School of Business Advisory Council of Villanova University. | 