Chicago, IL – Feb 17, 2023: sa.global is delighted to announce the appointment of Sebastian Grassl. He brings a wealth of experience from his long tenure of leadership within Microsoft Germany, and his expertise lies in supporting various organizations to create, implement, and execute innovative and scalable solutions. Sebastian will be focusing on identifying new market opportunities, developing strategic alliances, and building client relations to drive business growth for sa.global Germany. 

"I am beyond excited to join sa.global as Managing Director and Country Manager for Germany. The last couple of years have proven the demand for innovative, scalable, and dynamic business applications solutions not only in Germany’s Mittelstand but also across enterprise organizations. sa.global has an outstanding solutions portfolio complemented by a unique cultural spirit that energized me from the very first conversation we had. I am thrilled to build the German business together with an amazing team of great talent," shared Sebastian.

Speaking about this new update, Stephen James, Founder and CEO, sa.global, said, “Sebastian has joined us at an opportune time as we chart a new phase of growth for our business in the region. Known for his ability to build innovative solutions and lead resilient teams, Sebastian will strengthen our capability to make an impact on our clients’ and strategic partners’ businesses. His experience in the Microsoft ecosystem combined with his deep knowledge of the German market aligns well with our strategy for the country as a growth market. I am delighted to have Sebastian with us as we move forward into this next chapter.” 

About sa.global

sa.global empowers project-based organizations to achieve more by simplifying the complexities of businesses powered by profitable projects. It is our sole focus. Our solutions and services are 100% based on Microsoft business applications and the Microsoft cloud. We leverage these to drive profitability and realization through collaboration, connected experiences, and real-time business insights.  

Leveraging 30+ years of real-world experience, we are an 11-time winner of the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year Award and have been a part of Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle for 10 years. Our global organization has over 1000+ team members across 25 countries offering industry-specific solutions to project-based businesses. With over 800,000 users in 80 countries around the world relying on sa.global's industry-focused expertise to power project success, we are the go-to Partner for project-based businesses across the globe. For more information, visit www.saglobal.com.

Bringing 20+ years of experience in leading the end-to-end Business Applications ecosystem strategy at Microsoft, Cecilia Flombaum will be a unique contributor towards advancing sa.global’s growth.

Chicago, IL – December 14, 2022: sa.global is excited to announce that Cecilia Flombaum has joined the sa.global Board. Cecilia will serve in an advisory non-executive capacity, to help deliver our business transformation strategy. She will leverage her deep knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem to help us advance towards our vision of transforming into a global systems integrator that provides business transformation services and IP for project-based organizations on the Microsoft business cloud.

A Microsoft veteran, Cecilia spent 15 years with Microsoft Business Applications, culminating in a four-year stint as Global Ecosystem Lead. As a key member of the unit’s leadership team, she was responsible for the growth of the core business through the development and health of the partner ecosystem. Among the functions she oversaw were ecosystem capacity planning, capability development, and performance growth strategies, as well as field operations at a global scale. 

Cecilia is a transformational technology leader with a global perspective. She has a gift for building partnerships that help organizations and individuals maximize their potential, and a record of success in helping multi-cultural and multi-functional teams solve complex challenges. 

Commenting on the announcement, Stephen James, Founder and CEO, sa.global stated: “Cecilia has an incredible reputation in the Microsoft ecosystem for her outcome-centric approach to operations and management. She has been an evangelist for the Microsoft Partner Program and has pioneered some of the most transformational initiatives to develop and energize the Business Applications space. This experience and knowledge is immensely valuable, and will inform the next leg of sa.global’s journey. The team at sa.global and I are delighted to have Cecilia on the Board; we know her expertise in nurturing the partner ecosystem and developing growth strategies will provide a great perspective on how to present our industry cloud solutions and thus, help clients take charge of their transformation.”

“It is an honor to join sa.global’s Board at such a unique time for the company, the Business Applications industry, and the Microsoft ecosystem. I have witnessed sa.global’s evolution over the last 20 years. It is a company that has always understood specific industry needs and been focused on customer success. A company that thinks globally and engages locally and consistently represented meaningfully in the top tier of the partner ecosystem. I look forward to working with the sa.global team to strengthen their go-to-market for the industry cloud and showcase the company offerings effectively to the world,” shared Cecilia.

During her 20-year career with Microsoft, Cecilia has earned a reputation for clarity of purpose and an unwavering focus on results. Ambitious goals, methodical planning, and effective execution are the hallmarks of her management philosophy. Her leadership style emphasizes integrity, empathy, inclusivity, and accountability.

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About sa.global

sa.global empowers project-based organizations to achieve more by simplifying the complexities of businesses powered by profitable projects. It is our sole focus. Our solutions and services are 100% based on Microsoft business applications and the Microsoft cloud. We leverage these to drive profitability and realization through collaboration, connected experiences, and real-time business insights.  

Leveraging 32 years of real-world experience, we are an 11-time winner of the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year Award and have been a part of Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle for 10 years. Our global organization has a 1000-member team across 25 countries offering industry-specific solutions to project-based businesses. With over 800,000 users in 80 countries around the world relying on sa.global's industry-focused expertise to power project success, we are the go-to Partner for project-based businesses across the globe. For more information, visit www.saglobal.com.

Terry Petrzelka’s decades of experience in corporate leadership and the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem are a great fit for sa.global to steward the company to the next stage of growth.

Chicago, IL – November 30, 2022: sa.global, the awarded Microsoft partner, is delighted to announce the appointment of Terry Petrzelka to the sa.global Board, with effect from November 2022. Terry will serve as an advisory non-executive member and will draw on his vast experience with the Microsoft Business Applications channel to provide independent advice and perspective at sa.global.

Terry is well-known in the Microsoft landscape – he was the founder and CEO of Tectura Corporation and the driving force behind the growth of the company, making it one of the leading Microsoft global partners in the Dynamics ecosystem.

Commenting on the announcement, Stephen James, Founder and CEO, sa.global stated: “Tectura’s global footprint and growth very closely mirrored sa.global’s, which makes Terry’s experience extremely relevant to us. Terry has worked closely with Microsoft and in the Dynamics partner channel for over 20 years. All of this makes Terry’s experience a perfect match for sa.global. I am honored to welcome him to the Board, and I know that we will benefit from his leadership and expertise.”

“It is a privilege to join sa.global’s Board at such an exciting time for the company. I have watched sa.global’s progress closely over the last 20 years. A fast growing and ambitious company, sa.global occupies a unique niche in the market and has huge potential for further growth. I look forward to engaging with the team to further develop the business, work on the growth strategy, strengthen sa.global’s culture and values, and advise them on these areas as I join the team journey,” shared Terry.

Since Tectura, Terry has been running a successful practice providing executive and management consulting and coaching. He also sits on the board of other channel partners and software companies including ArcherPoint and SignUp Software North America.

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About sa.global

sa.global empowers project-based organizations to achieve more by simplifying the complexities of businesses powered by profitable projects. It is our sole focus. Our solutions and services are 100% based on Microsoft business applications and the Microsoft cloud. We leverage these to drive profitability and realization through collaboration, connected experiences, and real-time business insights.  

Leveraging 32 years of real-world experience, we are an 11-time winner of the Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year Award and have been a part of Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle for 10 years. Our global organization has a 1000-member team across 25 countries offering industry-specific solutions to project-based businesses. With over 800,000 users in 80 countries around the world relying on sa.global's industry-focused expertise to power project success, we are the go-to Partner for project-based businesses across the globe. For more information, visit www.saglobal.com.

Brussels, Belgium – January 12, 2022: sa.global, a leading Microsoft Gold Partner that provides industry-specific solutions to Professional Services firms globally, today announced that it has secured $50 million in growth financing from Kartesia, an independent and privately-owned provider of credit and capital solutions with a pan-European presence. Global M&A advisory firm Equiteq represented sa.global as their financial advisor in the transaction. The funding will support sa.global’s business transformation, expansion, and growth initiatives. Under this partnership, sa.global will retain complete control of its business and will remain an independent, owner-operated company.

sa.global is an 11-time winner of the Microsoft Partner of the Year award and a member of Microsoft’s Inner Circle, the elite club of the top 1% of Microsoft Business Platform Partners worldwide, for ten years in a row. The company has a presence in 25 countries and an 850- member team, serving over 500,000 Microsoft Dynamics users in 80 countries.

“We are delighted to have the support of an investor like Kartesia who believes in our business and is excited by the opportunity to support our growth. We chose Kartesia because of their long-term, flexible, and relationship-driven approach as well as experience in the technology sector. Partnering with Kartesia gives us the financial strength to compete in an increasingly consolidated market but leaves us free to operate and grow the business in the same entrepreneurial, client-centric, and agile way which has driven our success for 30 years. We will use these funds to further cement our position in the Microsoft ecosystem with rapid innovation on top of our already differentiated product suite and to bolster our future growth and expansion,” noted Stephen James, CEO and Founder of sa.global.

As a confirmation of their growth ambitions, sa.global recently announced the acquisition of Dynamic Consulting - one of Microsoft’s top 25 Managed Partners in the US. The acquisition strengthens sa.global’s presence in the Americas and expands their capabilities across the Microsoft Business Platform.

Commenting on the investment Jean Diercxsens, Director at Kartesia said, “We are very pleased to announce our partnership with sa.global as we continue to partner with entrepreneurial and owner-operated businesses that benefit from solid growth prospects and high-quality management teams. We have been impressed with the robustness of the sa.global organization, the high level of delivery excellence, and the strong historical growth track record. The acquisition of Dynamic Consulting is a key milestone for sa.global in order to gain critical mass and further accelerate its presence in the US market. We look forward to working closely with the management team to further unlock sa.global’s organic and inorganic growth potential.”

 Jerome Glynn-Smith, Managing Director at Equiteq, added: “It has been an absolute pleasure to advise Steve and his team at sa.global to secure flexible structured finance from Kartesia. I’m sure the sa.global management team will benefit from Kartesia’s experience in supporting business owners grow and deliver equity value in technology and services.”

 About Kartesia
Kartesia is a pan-European, independent, and privately-owned provider of credit and capital solutions. Kartesia aims to deliver superior and consistent investment performance to its investors by providing bespoke funding solutions across the capital structure to leading mid-market companies from a wide range of industries, with the view to accelerate their pace of growth. Kartesia manages over €4.0bn in assets and is operated by a team of 69 experienced professionals across investment and operating teams led by its four founding Managing Partners. The group has offices in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Munich, and Paris.

About sa.global

With 31 years of experience in ERP, CRM, HCM, business intelligence solutions, consulting, and Modern Workplace, sa.global is a Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner offering industry-specific solutions to firms in key vertical markets like AEC, Legal, Accounting, and Advertising & Marketing. The company is an 11-time winner of the coveted Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year Award and has been a part of Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle for ten years in a row. The global organization has a team of 850 members in 25 countries
For more information, please visit www.saglobal.com