Edward (EJ) Kosec

Edward (EJ) Kosec has extensive experience in the technology and sustainability sectors. Edward (EJ) currently serves as the Co-Founder & General Manager of Encore by SAP, a cross-industry trading platform for the Circular Economy. In this role, they oversee the development of innovative technology that enables multi-party collaboration, bidding, ordering, and demand generation. Edward (EJ) also leverages business networks to create a circular ecosystem that promotes sustainable purchase optimization and inventory visibility.

Before their current position, Edward founded Earth Commerce, a sustainable materials marketplace that connects companies in the circular value chain with recycled raw materials, reusable products, and renewable materials. Powered by the world's largest business network, Earth Commerce provides transparency and actionable information to support corporate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

In addition to their entrepreneurial ventures, Edward has held various roles at SAP. Edward (EJ) worked as a Senior Solution Engineer in the Presales organization, where they listened to customers' Business Commerce and Spend/Supply Chain Management problems and built customized solutions. Edward (EJ) also presented high-impact software demonstrations to Fortune 500 executives, navigated and integrated solutions into legacy IT environments, and developed sales strategies to drive revenue.

Edward also served as the Manager of Global Deployment Services, leading a team that implemented SAP Ariba's solutions around the world. Their project management skills were showcased as they successfully deployed projects in multiple countries, including the United States, China, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Russia.

Prior to joining SAP, Edward worked as an Implementation Consultant in Cloud Delivery Services at Ariba, an SAP Company. Edward (EJ) assisted clients with the design and implementation of Ariba solutions, facilitating their transition to Cloud-based business commerce processes.

Edward started their career as a Financial Analyst at The Dietrich Foundation, where they gained experience in financial analysis.

Throughout their career, Edward has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability and has leveraged technology and business networks to drive positive change in the circular economy.

Edward (EJ) Kosec began their education at Poland Seminary High School, where they studied from 2006 to 2010. After graduating from high school, they attended Duquesne University from 2010 to 2014. At Duquesne University, Edward obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. It is worth noting that there is no information available regarding any additional certifications or achievements beyond their formal education. However, they are associated with SAP as an institution for a certification in Contracts, P2P, Sourcing, although no specific details about the certification have been provided.