End-to-end enterprise software company Rimini Street has appointed Joe Locandro as executive vice president and chief information officer.
In this role, Locandro will lead Rimini Street’s global IT operations, oversee enterprise systems strategy and drive technology innovation initiatives that support the company’s continued growth and client success.
Locandro brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across sectors, including energy, aviation, utilities, construction, and entertainment.
In his most recent role before joining Rimini Street, he served as the CIO of Fletcher Building, a construction and infrastructure business and one of the largest listed companies in New Zealand.
Previously, he held executive technology and transformation roles at globally recognised organisations, including BP, Cathay Pacific, CLP, Emirates, Energy Australia, and Village Roadshow.
“Joe’s leadership will play a pivotal role in enhancing our global IT systems, infrastructure and cybersecurity operations as we continue scaling our platform to support many more thousands of clients worldwide,” said Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin. “His deep expertise and pragmatic approach to transformation make him an ideal fit for Rimini Street.”
Locandro holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and commerce from the University of Melbourne, a graduate diploma in marketing from Monash University and has completed executive studies at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business focused on strategic technology leadership.
Locandro also has served on the board of SITA (Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He will be based in the Asia Pacific region.
