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Dell Boomi CEO Chris McNabb named 2017 Enterprise CEO of the Year by SIIA

By TechTaffy Desk

Chris McNabb, the CEO of Dell Boomi, has been named the 2017 Enterprise CEO of the Year in the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Company CODiE Awards. The award recognizes outstanding individuals for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to the industry.

“Boomi’s growth and success are a direct result of our hard-working team and the innovation we drive for our customers,” said Mr. McNabb. “It is an honor for our company’s achievements to be recognized with this award.”

“SIIA’s 2017 Company CODiE Awards recognize the teams that are at the forefront of business innovation. These companies are shaping the future of how we conduct business, and it is truly an honor to recognize these individuals and teams through the Company CODiE Awards.” said Rhianna Collier, vice president and managing director, SIIA Software & Services Division & TechCouncil of Southern California.

Boomi exists to help enterprises connect everything and engage everywhere across any channel, device or platform. Boomi integration platform as a service (iPaaS) equips enterprises to improve productivity, accountability and collaboration internally and with customers and partners to help build The Connected Business and drive digital transformation efforts.

Boomi’s leadership in the market requires a combination of vision and persistence, demanding a high level of execution and being focused on making customers and employees successful. The industry is dynamic and Boomi has made it a priority to encourage and foster both innovation and continued education among employees and customers in order to keep pace with business today.

The trade association for the software and digital content industries will honor the winners in June 2018. A list of the awards is available here.

[Image courtesy: Dell Boomi]

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