Chano Fernandez is a Spanish business executive known for his influential roles in the enterprise software industry. He began his career by launching Blue C, a business he took public on Germany’s former Neuer Markt stock exchange, and later held key positions at McKinsey, Infor, and SAP. Fernandez’s most prominent tenure was at Workday, where he served for nine years, first as co-president and then as co-CEO. During his leadership, Workday’s revenue soared from $469 million to $6.2 billion, cementing its status as a global leader in cloud-based HR and finance solutions.Fernandez is celebrated for his ability to scale businesses through a clear value proposition, purposeful strategy, and talent alignment. He believes in building trust within teams and fostering alignment between ambition and planning, which he considers essential for sustainable growth. His collaborative approach as co-CEO, particularly alongside Aneel Bhusri, was credited with driving Workday’s success. Fernandez focused on growth and revenue, while Bhusri led product and innovation, demonstrating the power of shared leadership.In 2022, Fernandez was recognized as the world’s second-best CEO of a large company by Fast Company. His leadership style is marked by humility, positivity, and a willingness to embrace vulnerability—traits he encourages in his teams. He often motivates employees to try new roles and face challenges, emphasizing that optimism and authenticity are key to overcoming obstacles.In 2023, Fernandez joined Eightfold AI as Co-CEO, where he now leads the next chapter in HR’s evolution, leveraging artificial intelligence to transform talent acquisition and management. His vision continues to shape the future of work, blending technology, empathy, and growth-focused leadership. Tagline: Carlos A. Rodriguez, Executive Chair and former CEO of ADP.Social Post: Carlos Rodriguez has steered ADP, a payroll and HR services giant, through a decade of growth and innovation. Learn how his strategic vision and operational expertise have kept ADP at the forefront of workforce management solutions.
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