Lyle Ekdahl

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Lyle is a seasoned enterprise software development executive and technology market advisor with over 38 years of experience in the field. Most recently the SVP of Product Development at Oracle, Lyle’s impressive career includes roles in enterprise applications development, industry technology, product strategy, product management, marketing, and program management at ChannelPoint, Siebel, and JD Edwards.

Lyle has perfected his ability to communicate the value of enterprise applications and articulate unique digital technology visions. His insights and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to Nextworld's ongoing commitment to innovation and industry leadership.

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Greg Petraetis

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Greg recently served as the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of SAP North America’s Midmarket business and its supporting partner ecosystem, where he was responsible for all facets of the organization’s operations. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Analytics and Global Vice President of Big Data for SAP. Before SAP, Greg served in executive roles at HelloWallet, ParAccel, Adobe Systems, and BusinessObjects.

Underpinning these responsibilities is his unwavering commitment to ensuring customers have the strategic support they need to digitally transform, innovate, and profitably grow their businesses. Greg holds master’s degrees in International Trade as well as International Management.

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Barry Rowan

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Barry Rowan is a seasoned executive with a diverse background in ushering technology companies through high-growth phases. He spent his entire career as President/CEO or CFO, leading eight businesses through periods of scaling and dramatic turnarounds, completing over $20 billion in capital markets and M&A transactions, and serving on the boards of both public and private companies

Barry's commitment to community service and education is evident through his involvement with non-profit organizations and educational institutions. He holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. summa cum laude from The College of Idaho. Barry's extensive experience and leadership make him a valuable addition to Nextworld's Executive Advisory Board, contributing to our commitment to innovation and industry leadership.

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