Erik Berggren, Director of SuccessFactors Global Research Mr. Berggren is the head of SuccessFactors Research where he and his team of dedicated analysts work with selected thought leaders that share the goal of increasing productivity, all while creating a better place for people to work. Erik is a recognized thought leader in the HCM field and is frequently invited to speak at conferences around the world. He was the CEO and cofounder of a research based consulting company that developed thought leadership on measurement systems. He has worked on strategic consulting service engagements with more than 30 different companies across Europe and the US. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Uppsala, Sweden where he passed with the highest grade available in all courses. He has studied Marketing and Finance at an MBA program at K.U. Leuven, Belgium and also studied French in Katholique Université de Lyon, France.