Zuora, the leading subscription management platform provider, announced the appointment of two new independent board directors. Sarah Bond, Corporate VP of Gaming Ecosystem at Microsoft and former SVP of Strategy & Emerging Business at T-Mobile; and Omar Abbosh, Corporate VP of Cross Industry Solutions at Microsoft, and former Chief Executive Officer, Communications, Media & Technology, at Accenture, bring an immense amount of industry experience to Zuora’s Board of Directors.
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“During my 30 years at Accenture, I watched the world’s largest companies embrace the shift from selling products to digital services. I am thrilled to join the Zuora Board of Directors as the company continues to help companies win in the Subscription Economy.”
“We are proud to welcome two new members of our Board of Directors,” said Tien Tzuo, the CEO and Founder of Zuora. “Sarah’s leadership in the subscription evolution of T-Mobile and her current role in creating and scaling one of the world’s leading games subscription and membership platforms, Xbox Game Pass, will be immeasurable assets for Zuora’s business development. And Omar’s 30 years at Accenture, helping companies across the globe launch new digital initiatives, will help guide Zuora’s next phase of growth and global partnerships.”
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Sarah Bond has led a career disrupting the traditional software, gaming and telecommunications industries, enabling their evolution to subscription businesses and delivering step-change growth. Ms. Bond currently serves as Corporate Vice President, Gaming Ecosystem since June 2020 and previously served as Corporate Vice President, Gaming Partnerships & Business Development at Microsoft. From September 2015 to April 2017, she served as Senior Vice President, Strategy & Emerging Business at T-Mobile and held various other senior roles at T-Mobile since March 2011. From September 2006 to March 2011, she held various leadership roles with McKinsey & Company, focused on consumer digital businesses. Ms. Bond holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.
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