Sage names new EVP

Core Insights - Sage has appointed Gretchen O'Hara as the new Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, bringing over two decades of experience in business development and ecosystem transformation [1][2] Group 1: Leadership and Experience - O'Hara's previous role was Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances at Splunk, where she transformed the global partner ecosystem and strategy [2] - She has an extensive background with 18 years at Microsoft, focusing on sustainability, AI, and market strategies [3] Group 2: Strategic Goals - In her new role, O'Hara will focus on scaling the partner ecosystem, enhancing growth through innovative business models, and leveraging advancements in AI and cloud technology [1][4] - Sage aims to bring AI and innovation to the forefront, helping partners accelerate revenue and create new growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) [2][4] Group 3: Recent Developments - The appointment follows Sage's recent launch of an AI-driven Making Tax Digital tool for Income Tax, which is set to be part of the Sage Copilot offerings and is scheduled for release in October 2025 [4]