UKG, a global leader in HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, has announced the appointment of Jay Dettling as the company’s first Chief Partner Officer. Reporting to Rachel Barger, President, Go-to-Market, Dettling will oversee the strategic expansion and optimization of UKG’s global partner ecosystem.
Bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in growth acceleration and digital transformation, Dettling is set to lead one of the industry’s most expansive and collaborative partner programs. His role includes fostering deeper integration across systems integrators, resellers, brokers, and technology providers to ensure maximum value delivery for UKG’s 80,000+ global customers.
“Our partners are a vital part of our mission,” said Rachel Barger. “Jay’s appointment underscores our commitment to identifying innovative partnerships that help our customers solve complex challenges and enhance outcomes.”
Prior to joining UKG, Dettling held senior roles at Accenture, Adobe, and Hero Digital, and led business transformation as CEO of Ansira and President of Acquity Group. His proven track record in managing global partnerships, channel strategy, and customer engagement brings fresh momentum to UKG’s already robust network of 350+ partners worldwide.
“With a strong foundation and an outstanding team, I’m honored to lead the next chapter of growth for UKG’s partner network,” said Dettling. “Our ecosystem is a critical enabler for empowering organizations to thrive from the frontline to the front office.”
The appointment reinforces UKG’s long-term investment in scaling its global reach and enhancing the impact of its solutions through a powerful, innovation-driven partner network.
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