Luiz Mariotto serves as GVP, SAP Product Management. In this role, he is responsible for the strategy and product roadmap of the entire SAP offering, with the goal of aligning it closely to client needs, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape. Mr. Mariotto is a skilled executive leader with more than 30 years in the IT industry and expertise in enterprise software sales, consulting, delivery, and large-enterprise IT.

Immediately prior to his current role, Mr. Mariotto was responsible for Global SAP support, leading a team of technical and cross-functional SAP experts who provide support and solutions based on a keen sense of client success and satisfaction.

Prior to joining Rimini Street, Mr. Mariotto served at SAP Brazil for 15 years, where he held various leadership , and at SAP AG headquarters, where he led a global program for fast-growth markets. He was also Solutions & Technology Vice President (CTO) at Software AG Latin America and a sales director at Samsung SDS.

Mr. Mariotto holds Bachelor of Computer Science and executive Master of Business Administration degrees from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) in São Paulo, Brazil and has completed the Executive Program for Growing Companies at Stanford University.

Scott Hays is a seasoned veteran in enterprise software technology for ERP and customer experience. At Rimini Street, Hays is responsible for the go-to-market strategy, messaging, and content for support services.

Prior to Rimini Street, Hays served as senior vice president of product marketing for Epicor, a mid-market ERP provider, and vice president of solutions marketing for Verint, a global leader in customer engagement solutions.

Earlier in his career, Hays was with Clarus Corporation as a development manager and product manager for financials, procurement, and business intelligence solutions, and was a retail buyer and systems manager with Macy’s Department Stores. Hays holds a degree in Economics and Sociology from Stanford University.