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This sandbox is in the article namespace. Either move this page into your userspace, or remove the {{User sandbox}} template. Since 2008, Burton M. Goldfield has served as President and CEO of TriNet, a strategic partner to small businesses for payroll, HR, benefits, employment law compliance and risk reduction.

Early Career

Burton started his career in the technology sector at Rational Software(RATL), a software developer active since the early 1980s. Joining Rational in 1989, he played a critical role in growing the company’s domestic and international sales capabilities. Following Rational’s acquisition by IBM in 2002, he continued to market and sell Rational products globally as a vice president with IBM. From IBM, Mr. Goldfield weaved through successful terms as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations for Hyperion Solutions from 2004 to 2006. He was CEO of Ketera Technologies from 2006 to 2008 before assuming his current role at TriNet.

Work at TriNet

Within the first three years at TriNet, Burton Goldfield more than doubled revenues and customers. Under his leadership TriNet grew from $100 million in revenues to $500 million. The company went public in March 2014[1]. With offices throughout America, TriNet serves more than 11,000 clients with 288,000+ worksite employees (as of 3/31/15). To expand TriNet’s market reach and strengthen the company’s ability to serve more clients than ever before, he led the company to acquire Gevity[2], AccordHR[3], SOI, ExpenseCloud[4] and Ambrose[5]. In addition, Burton invested heavily in the company’s Software-as-a-Service SaaS technology platform, leveraging his background from as well as IBM Corporation's Rational Software.

Awards

  • In 2012 and 2013, Ernst & Young named Burton Goldfield finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year Award[6]
  • In 2010, he was named by the San Francisco Business Times[7]

Media Highlights

  • On March 27, 2014, Burton Goldfield, discussed TriNet’s IPO, competitors, and future with Mad Money host Jim Cramer[8].
  • In March 2012, Burton’s article titled was published in Forbes[9].
  • In December 2014, CEO Burton made a on Jim Cramer's Mad Money[10].
  • In March 2015, Charles Passy, reporter MarketWatch interviewed Burton Goldfield in the article[11].
  • In May 2015, CEO Burton Goldfield was profiled in San Francisco Business Times, “Unraveling red tape: TriNet wins big by helping small businesses”[12].

Published Articles

  • October 3, 2014, "Why Should I Promote You? 3 Tips from a CEO" by Burton Goldfield. [13]
  • October 16, 2014, "The Challenges of Hiring Great Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Employees" by Burton Goldfield. [14]

Education

Burton received a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA from Villanova University.

References

  1. ^ "Cloud-based payroll processor TriNet IPO priced at $16 per share". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  2. ^ "TriNet Closes Acquisition of Gevity", Press Release
  3. ^ "TriNet Acquires AccordHR" (PDF). trinet.com. TriNet. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  4. ^ Michael Carney, "TriNet completes Acquisition of ExpenseCloud in Pursuit of Small Business HR Domination" Pando.com
  5. ^ "TriNet Acquires Ambrose" Press Release
  6. ^ ."Ernst & Young Names TriNet CEO Burton Goldfield Finalist For Entrepreneur Of The Year Award In Northern California". PR Newswire. 2013-05-23. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  7. ^ "TriNet CEO Burton Goldfield Recognized as a "Most Admired CEO" by San Francisco Business Times". trinet.com. San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  8. ^ Cramer, Jim. "TriNet a one-stop solution: CEO". cnbc.com. CNBC.
  9. ^ CEO Burton Goldfield's article titled "Age Discrimination Case Highlights Exposure Fast-Growing Companies Face", Forbes
  10. ^ CEO Burton Goldfield's second appearance on Jim Cramer's Mad Money
  11. ^ CEO Burton Goldfield's interview in MarketWatch
  12. ^ CEO Burton Goldfield's interview in MarketWatch
  13. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141003211826-5743902-why-should-i-promote-you-3-tips-from-a-ceo
  14. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141016202458-5743902-the-challenges-of-hiring-great-science-technology-engineering-math-stem-employees?trk=mp-reader-card
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