Sage Group plc, the Newcastle-based FTSE 100 global software business, announced the appointment of Lori Mitchell-Keller to its board as a non-executive director with effect from February 7, 2025.

Sage sells accounting, finance, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses.

“Lori is a global technology leader and strategic advisor who has over 30 years of experience of scaling, differentiating, and advancing businesses through technology transformation,” said Sage.

“She has held a number of global executive leadership roles at Google Cloud, SAP, JDA Software, Manugistics Software, and Allegiance Healthcare, and has built a strong track record of spearheading industry focussed product solutions and growth strategies.

“Lori is a board member of XTANT Medical Holdings Inc, a NYSE listed company, and Mitratech Holdings Inc. She holds an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, a Master’s degree in operations research from Stanford University, and a Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Iowa State University.”

Sage Group chair Andrew Duff said: “I am delighted to welcome Lori to the Sage Board. 

“She brings a strong customer centric mindset, which she has used to inform product innovation and drive go-to-market strategy in some of the world’s largest technology companies.  

“Lori will strongly complement the existing Board capabilities and I look forward to the valuable contribution she will make in Board discussions as we continue to execute our strategy to deliver sustainable shareholder value.”