History - 2001 Speaker
Edward J. Sanderson, Jr.Executive Vice President
Oracle Corporation
Edward "Sandy" Sanderson is Executive Vice President of Oracle Corporation, responsible for Oracle Exchanges, Oracle Product Industries (OPI), Oracle Consulting and the Latin America Division. His Exchanges responsibilities include strategic planning, business development and sales. Mr. Sanderson's OPI responsibilities include strategic planning, marketing, direct sales, consulting, and business operations for industries including automotive, electronics, aerospace, chemicals, energy, retail, consumer products, packaged goods, pharmaceutical, materials and industrials. Mr. Sanderson sits on Oracle's executive and management committees.
Under Mr. Sanderson's leadership, Oracle Consulting and Latin America have experienced strong, double-digit, top and bottom line growth. During his tenure, Oracle has launched numerous innovative industry and middle market offerings, leveraging Oracle products and services. In addition, Mr. Sanderson personally spearheads account activities at some of Oracle's most significant clients.
Prior to joining Oracle, Mr. Sanderson held several positions at companies including Unisys, McKinsey & Company, and Andersen Consulting. At Unisys, Mr. Sanderson was President of Worldwide Information Services, responsible for 5,000 consulting professionals operating in more than 30 countries. Mr. Sanderson was a partner at McKinsey & Company working with Fortune 100 companies on major strategy and reengineering initiatives. As a partner with Arthur Andersen (now Accenture) Mr. Sanderson led major systems strategy and integration engagements for both commercial and government clients. He also served on a number of leadership boards and committees for the firm. Recently, Mr Sanderson was named one of the industry's top 25 consultants by Consulting Magazine.
Mr. Sanderson holds a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master's degree in business administration from George Washington University.
