As Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Tony Bullen is responsible for technical strategy and research & development as well as strategy and operations in the Asia Pacific Region. In 1991, Tony founded The Great Elk Company, an early pioneer of CRM systems. Prior to founding The Great Elk, he was software development manager for Financial Systems, Ltd. He has also held various IT roles for Abbott Laboratories, Cap Gemini America, Unisys and the Ford Motor Company. Tony is a member of the StayinFront Board of Directors and is a frequent speaker at events and trade shows. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Auckland, and a Diploma in Business (Marketing) and a Master of Philosophy in Management Science and Information systems from the University of Auckland's School of Business.