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Steve Hatcher
President
Steve Hatcher
President
Mr. Hatcher is President of Consumer Industries, where he leads the development and implementation of the company’s Consumer Industries strategy for services and product offerings. He has over 25 years of SAP solution and implementation experience, providing advisory services, solution design, and integration management to customers across the SAP CI market. Prior to joining Rizing, Steve was a Vice President with SAP, focused on strategy and implementation for one of SAP’s largest global retail customers. He holds an B.S. in Accounting and System Design from Louisiana State University. Steve is focused on developing long-term relationships with strategic customers while driving growth in the Consumer Industries business.
Brian Cederborg
SVP, Business Development
Brian Cederborg
SVP, Business Development
Mr. Cederborg is a Senior Vice President of the Consumer Industries division. He is responsible for driving the Consumer Industries Business Development team, delivering strategic retail, wholesale, and consumer products projects, and providing senior advisory services to Rizing's customers. With over 30 years combined industry and consulting experience, he specializes in driving corporate modernization and transformation programs and helping customers define and implement corporate strategy. Brian is SAP S/4, Activate, IS-Retail, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certified and holds an MBA in Consumer Insight and Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Brian is focused on establishing long-term partnerships with Rizing's customers, driving incremental financial benefits for respective clients.
Ralph Haffenden
SVP, Professional Services
Ralph Haffenden
SVP, Professional Services
Mr. Haffenden is Senior Vice President of Consulting for Consumer Industries. He leads the operational functions of the division, including career/personal development, hiring, and project assignments for the consulting team. He also serves as an executive and program advisor to strategic customers. Ralph has over 25 years of experience in Retail and Consumer Industries in both business and technology executive roles. Prior to joining Rizing, he served on multiple transformation initiatives, including roles as overall program manager, business change enablement leader, and functional team leader. Ralph has a BSBA in Supply Chain and Production Management from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Ralph is driven by building a uniquely qualified team of consultants with the leadership, business, and technical capabilities to enable clients to thrive in today’s marketplace.
Tom Dey
SVP, Finance
Tom Dey
SVP, Finance
Mr. Dey is a Senior Vice President in Consumer Industries. He focuses on helping Rizing’s customers achieve desired outcomes through seamless integration with Rizing’s Financial and Commercial Contracting functions. Tom has 35 years of experience in SAP Consumer Industries, including co-founding three SAP Professional Services companies. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Central Missouri and a Master of Business Administration from Rockhurst University.
Kristen Shibayama
Chief of Staff
Kristen Shibayama
Chief of Staff
Ms. Shibayama serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the division president, and facilitates effective decision-making and implementation of executive activities and projects across the leadership team. She has almost 20 years of experience in the professional services industry, including roles at global consulting organizations as an SAP functional consultant, Talent Business Advisor, Project Manager, and Operations Manager. Kristen holds a B.S. in Business / Computer Information Systems from Indiana University. She works closely with customers, partners, and leaders to align objectives and drive value for stakeholders.
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