Technology >> CEO Interviews >> February 19, 2001

Steve Oakley – Commercescout

STEVE OAKLEY is the President, CEO, Founder and visionary of CommerceScout, and serves as the company's Chairman. His executive experience spans over 16 years including his role as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ultimate Software, a provider of web- based human resource applications. Mr. Oakley was a key contributor to Ultimate Software's 1998 IPO. Previously, Mr. Oakley was Divisional Vice President for Automatic Data Processing where he oversaw sales in ADP's National Accounts Division. Mr. Oakley possesses multiple talents, however his strengths include finding and retaining great people and growing dynamic, successful organizations. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska. Profile
TWST: Could you give us a brief overview and history of the company?

Mr. Oakley: CommerceScout was founded December of 1999, and we focus on

Internet-based optimized sourcing and procurement