UKG announced an important update to its executive leadership team this week. Rod Johnson joined the corporate group as Chief Revenue Officer on June 1, 2026. In this position, Johnson reports directly to UKG Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Morgan. He takes responsibility for leading the global revenue organization at the firm.
The business operates an AI-first Workforce Operating Platform for HR, payroll, and workforce management. Currently, 80,000 organizations across 150 countries utilize this technology. The new Chief Revenue Officer will focus on accelerating client adoption of this platform. He aims to expand market leadership across businesses of all sizes.
“Rod knows how to help organizations operate and grow through periods of transformation and change. As we continue expanding globally, his experience leading large-scale revenue organizations and building strong customer partnerships will help us move faster, execute with greater focus, and continue gaining market share,” said Jennifer Morgan.
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The incoming Chief Revenue Officer offers extensive experience scaling enterprise software operations. Most recently, Johnson worked at Oracle as executive vice president of North America Applications. He managed a massive enterprise SaaS portfolio there. Additionally, Johnson previously served as the chief revenue officer at Infor.
The vendor possesses 50 years of workforce intelligence. Today, tens of millions of employees use the system daily. Johnson plans to utilize these distinct advantages to increase global market share.
“I joined UKG because the company is uniquely positioned to lead the next era of AI for the workforce. UKG sits at the center of the labor challenges every organization is trying to solve, from staffing and scheduling to retention, compliance, and employee experience. With 50 years of workforce intelligence and unmatched frontline expertise, UKG can deliver AI that doesn’t just automate tasks, but helps organizations run better while creating more meaningful and empowering experiences for the people doing the work. I’m here to help UKG turn that distinct advantage into a new era of global market leadership,” said Rod Johnson.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
