Michael Boese

Michael Boese is a seasoned enterprise software leader with over 25 years of executive experience in the technology industry. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Hearsay Systems, a digital client engagement platform for financial services, which he joined in September 2020.12

Professional Background:

• Assumed CEO role at Hearsay Systems after serving as Chief Operating Officer for five months2
• Previously held leadership positions at major software companies including Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, and Taleo3
• Was CEO of Certent, a fintech SaaS company where he drove 5x revenue growth3
• Co-founded Plantt, a SaaS marketplace for garden center goods, which was later acquired13

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Washington13
• Master of Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business13

Leadership Philosophy: Boese is known for his focus on driving digital transformation, building strong teams, and creating environments that foster leadership and accountability. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a track record of scaling companies and leading strategic growth initiatives.