Leadership
Respected. Experienced. Visionary.
Focused and committed to divestitures and corporate transitions.
Company Leadership
Sapien Software is led by some of the most highly respected and experienced professionals in the Human Resources and Software industries.
Ryan Tweedie
Managing Member
Leveraging almost 30 years in HR Technology, Ryan is one of the founding Members of Sapien Software, LLC and serves as the Managing Member of the company…
Ryan Tweedie
Managing Member
Leveraging almost 30 years in HR Technology, Ryan is one of the founding Members of Sapien Software, LLC and serves as the Managing Member of the company.
Most recently, Ryan was a Global Managing Director and CIO HR leader at Accenture, and before that a Senior Principal (Partner) and HR Technology Practice Leader at EY for Americas HR Technology.
Ryan has first-hand experience with the Sapien platform as he was the CEO and Co-Founder of Sapien, LLC, a distributor of the software for North America before joining EY. Now, with full global ownership of the proven, robust platform, he helms the expansion of Sapien to the global midmarket with specialization in divestitures.
Ryan brings to Sapien his deep functional and technology experience in HR/People including global payroll, recruiting, mobility, travel & expense, succession, performance, time & attendance, benefits, PTO, compensation, training & development and more.
David Rossi
Chief Technology Officer
Dave has spent more than 25 years in Technology and was the Co-Founder and CTO of Sapien LLC before founding Rossi Labs LLC that focuses on business analytics…
David Rossi
Chief Technology Officer
Dave has spent more than 25 years in Technology and was the Co-Founder and CTO of Sapien LLC before founding Rossi Labs LLC that focuses on business analytics and the use of advanced technologies for data automation, machine learning and generative AI.
Dave is an expert in the design and hosting of complex software applications; developing software systems that are scalable, secure, and compliant with industry standards; and in guiding companies through the complexity of software integration.
With a background in technology strategy, design, cloud computing and implementation, and with first-hand knowledge of the robust Sapien solution, Dave and his team are driving the customization and implementation of Sapien globally.
He will also drive the evolution of the Sapien platform to embrace the latest in technologies and artificial intelligence.
Martin Gertler
Chief Marketing Officer and Corporate Secretary
Marty spent 18 years at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising in New York as SVP, Management Director and member of the New York Operating Committee…
Martin Gertler
Chief Marketing Officer and Corporate Secretary
Marty spent 18 years at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising in New York as SVP, Management Director and member of the New York Operating Committee; and served as EVP Managing Director of Rowland Design Communications before starting The Gertler Group, an integrated marketing communications consultancy.
With extensive experience in the HR Technology space from clients such as Cezanne Software, Pilat, Accenture and more, Marty was the marketing force behind the launch of Sapien.
Marty is the Chief Marketing Officer of Sapien Software. He also serves as the Corporate Secretary of the Company, is the head of the Advisory Board, and will expand his role to oversee customer relations.
Marc LaCarrubba
Chief Information Officer
With 25+ years of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services, Marc is CIO of Sapien Software…
Marc LaCarrubba
Chief Information Officer
With 25+ years of experience in Information Technology and Professional Services, Marc is CIO of Sapien Software.
Most recently he was the CTO and VP of Customer and Partner Success at Humantelligence, a people-centric company that focuses on diversity of thought and company culture driven by employees; and a former Director of the EY People Advisory Services Technology group.
Marc brings extensive experience in services-based architecture, internet security and systems functionality to Sapien where he has responsibility for the IT infrastructure and business processes.
Nicola Cartlidge
GM – Europe
Based in London, Nicola serves as a Product Specialist and as European GM of Sapien Software…
Nicola Cartlidge
GM – Europe
Based in London, Nicola serves as a Product Specialist and as European GM of Sapien Software.
In the former role, she brings almost two decades of experience with the Sapien asset, having been the product lead and Professional Services director of the company from whom we purchased the asset. As GM – Europe she services the needs of Sapien Software clients with European offices.
Our Advisors
The Company established an Advisory Board of HR and corporate transaction leaders, former clients, and accomplished business professionals to help guide the evolution of the Company and the solution, as we continue to guide the evolution of our clients.
- Dean McKenna
With over 30 years of experience, Dean has worked extensively across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. He currently advises CEOs and their executive teams on how to build resilient, dynamic cultures and has served as an operating executive and external advisor across a diverse range of industries in the public and private sector. Dean chose Sapien as his HRIS partner during the divestment of National Starch, where he led the HR function. - Joseph Deegan
Recently retired EY partner/principal, Joe brings 30+ years of experience as a practice leader supporting companies seeking to accelerate growth through acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures and divestitures. An advisor and consultant to shareholders, company boards and senior executives, Joe has worked with clients in industries including consumer goods, healthcare and manufacturing, and brings significant international experience across 60+ countries. An HR and operational transaction specialist, Joe also has extensive experience in developing and executing growth strategies, driving HR effectiveness, achieving operational cost reductions, and managing large-scale programs. - Michael Bertolino
Former EY Global Vice Chair of Tax, and Global Leader of EY People Advisory Services; current CEO of Big Sky Vision LLC - Robert Farina
CEO of Private Equity and Venture Capital backed technology companies with over 30 years of experience leading start-ups, turnarounds and high growth enterprises in the software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), managed services (“MSP”), business process outsourcing (“BPO”), artificial intelligence (“AI”), professional services, payment processing and packaged software business segments. Former CEO of CyberShift and Kim Technologies; current CEO of Magna5 managed IT services provider. - Kate Barton
Former EY Global Vice Chair of Tax, Law and People Advisory Services; Global CEO-elect of Dentons, world’s largest law firm - Paige Cox-Lisk
Former Executive Director HR and IT for Sapien’s largest client, Constellation Energy; former Director of HR and Global Financial Services for PayPal; current Chief People Officer of Kyruus Health - Jason Krumwiede
Entrepreneur and business leader in recruitment, staffing, and tech startups. Former Aon Hewitt strategist and operations leader; current Executive Vice President at Aleron Group; RPOA Advisory Board Member
Led by industry veterans; advised by industry and business leaders
Leadership Team
Comprised of HR Technology, Marketing and Sales leaders
Advisory Board
Comprised of former CHROs, former divestiture clients, senior business execs