Kevin Hester

Kevin Hester is a seasoned sales professional with a diverse background in managing large complex accounts and leading sales teams.

With experience in roles such as implementation consultant, Solutions Engineer for ERP and CRM solutions, and Global Account Director at SAP, Kevin has a proven track record of success in strategic account management and sales leadership.

During his tenure at SAP, Kevin managed sales teams for key strategic accounts in the southeast United States and served as the National VP for the Sales COE for CRM, SCM, MFG, PLM, Platform, and Analytics.

Kevin Hester also held the position of COO of SAP Americas Strategic Industries, overseeing go-to-market strategies for industry accounts in Retail, Financial Services, and Regulated Industries.

Currently, Kevin serves as the COO for North America at SAP Ariba, a leading Cloud Procurement and Business Network solution provider.

Prior to his time at SAP, Kevin gained valuable experience in Marketing and Product Management at MSA and Dun & Bradstreet Software.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

With an extensive background in sales, account management, and leadership roles within the technology industry, Kevin Hester brings a wealth of expertise to his current position at SAP Ariba.