Rod Johnson serves as Chief Revenue Officer at UKG, where he leads the company’s global revenue organisation, including sales, go-to-market strategy, and customer growth initiatives. In this role, Rod is focused on helping organisations transform how they manage and support their workforce while driving long-term growth and deeper customer value. He leads with a customer-centric approach to building high-performing teams and aligns business strategy with measurable outcomes for customers across industries and global markets.
Rod has more than 30 years of experience building and leading enterprise software businesses. Before joining UKG, he served as Executive Vice President of North America Applications at Oracle, where he led a multi-billion-dollar business and helped evolve the company’s sales strategy from product-focused offerings to platform-led solutions. He also played a key role in bringing Oracle’s AI capabilities to market, helping organisations translate emerging technologies into tangible business impact. Earlier in his career, Rod held senior leadership roles at Infor and BEA Systems (acquired by Oracle in 2008), and began his professional journey as an industry analyst, shaping the strategic and customer-first leadership approach that defines his career today. His expertise spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, communications, financial services, and retail.
Known for building collaborative, results-driven teams that improve sales productivity, strengthen customer relationships, and accelerate growth, Rod is especially passionate about helping organisations modernise operations, elevate employee experiences, and unlock greater value through innovation and AI-driven technology.