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Burton M. Goldfield
Born
Philadelphia, PA
NationalityAmerican
EducationSyracuse University, Syracuse, New York, Villanova University, Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)President/CEO, TriNet
Known forBusiness Development

Burton M. Goldfield is a United States-born business executive. He is currently the president and CEO of TriNet; a cloud-based professional employer organization (PEO) for small and medium-sized businesses.[1][2][3][4] He is profiled in San Francisco Business Times[2][5] and also featured as the “Most Admired CEO” in the same publication.[6] He is a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine and his articles feature issues relevant to SMBs.[7]

Early life and education

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Goldfield received a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York and an MBA from Villanova University in Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.[5]

Business career

Burton M. Goldfield has served as an executive in various capacities for more than 25 years.[6] He started his executive career at CGS Scientific Corporation in 1979 where he served as executive vice president until 1988. He briefly worked at Computer Command and Control Company as vice president of sales and marketing in 1988, before joining Rational Software in 1989.[6]

At Rational Software, Burton 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 vice president worldwide sales at IBM.[5][8] After IBM, Burton served as the senior vice president of worldwide field operations at Hyperion Solutions from 2004 to 2006. He was then CEO of Ketera Technologies from 2006 to 2008 before assuming his current role at TriNet.[9]

In 2008, Burton became the president and CEO of TriNet (NYSE: TNET); a California-based HR outsourcing company. Within his first three years at TriNet, Burton doubled the company’s revenue by using his years of experience in executive-level sales, operations and management.[3][6][10][11][12][13][14]

Burton has contributed articles to Forbes magazine and other publications with particular focus on SMBs, entrepreneurship and HR topics.[15][16][17] He serves on the regional board of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).[18] as well as the board of DHI (formerly known as Dice); a technology recruitment platform.[19]

In December 2014, Burton Goldfield was recognized as "CEO of the year” by CEO World Awards for his contributions in transforming TriNet into a large cloud-based HR provider and PEO.[20] As of August 2016, he is reported to own approximately US$3 million worth of TriNet Group shares.[21]

See also

  • TriNet

References

  1. ^ Steven E.F., Brown (27 September 2010). "TriNet pays off $60M loan early". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b Patrick, Hoge (15 May 2015). "Unraveling red tape: TriNet wins big by helping small businesses". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b Roger, Vozar (30 July 2014). "TriNet CEO Burton Goldfield made it his mission to help companies grow and innovate". Smart Business. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  4. ^ Steven E.F., Brown (30 October 2012). "After three acquisitions, TriNet will 'take the rest of the year off' says CEO". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  5. ^ a b c Chris, Rauber (3 August 2008). "EXECUTIVE PROFILE - Burton Goldfield - President and CEO, TriNet Group Inc". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d Robin, Xander (19 November 2010). "MOST-ADMIRED CEOS". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Contributor - Burton M. Goldfield". Forbes. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  8. ^ Robbie, Lim (24 September 2013). "HOW MUCH IS YOUR STARTUP WORTH: A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH BURTON M. GOLDFIELD, PRESIDENT & CEO, TRINET". Evonexus. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Executive Team". Ketara. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  10. ^ Charles, Passy (3 March 2015). "HOW MUCH IS YOUR STARTUP WORTH: A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH BURTON M. GOLDFIELD, PRESIDENT & CEO, TRINET". Marketwatch. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  11. ^ Chris, Hardnett (7 July 2015). "Trinet Group Inc (TNET) Files Form 4 Insider Selling : Burton M. Goldfield Sells 20,000 Shares". Insider Trading Report. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  12. ^ ERIC, BLATTBERG (27 March 2014). "HR may be boring, but it's lucrative: TriNet prices IPO at $240M". Venturebeat. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  13. ^ Stefani, Robinson (3 June 2015). "TriNet Group CEO Burton M. Goldfield Sells 20,000 Shares (TNET)". Sleek Money. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  14. ^ Allison, Pattillo (2 January 2015). "I'm a Competitor: Burton Goldfield". competitor.com. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  15. ^ "Age Discrimination Case Highlights Exposure Fast-Growing Companies Face by Burton M. Goldfield ,CONTRIBUTOR". Forbes. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  16. ^ "Open Enrollment Trends Small Businesses by Burton M. Goldfield ,CONTRIBUTOR". Forbes. 8 November 2011. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  17. ^ "Is Your Human Resources Department Ready For Growth? by Burton M. Goldfield ,CONTRIBUTOR". Forbes. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  18. ^ SBN, Staff (1 July 2012). "Burton Goldfield president and CEO, TriNet". Smart Business. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  19. ^ "Dice Holdings Announces Appointment of Burton M. Goldfield to Board of Directors". Board Prospects. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  20. ^ "CEO World Awards Names TriNet CEO Burton Goldfield Gold Award Winner In CEO Of The Year Category". The street. 1 July 2015. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  21. ^ "Burton M. Goldfield Insider Trading Overview". www.insidermole.com. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
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