Unit4 has appointed Jennifer Sherman as its new Chief Product Officer, signaling a major step in the company’s strategy to accelerate product innovation and deepen customer value across its ERP offerings. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, Sherman brings a track record of delivering customer-focused solutions at scale—positioning Unit4 to strengthen its competitive edge in the fast-evolving ERP market.
Sherman will lead Unit4’s global product organization, with a mandate to align product development with the company’s strategic goals, customer needs, and emerging technologies. Her appointment comes as Unit4 continues to expand its people-centric ERP cloud solutions for mid-market and service-focused organizations.
“Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in building innovative, user-centric products and a deep understanding of what it takes to scale in a fast-moving tech landscape,” said Simon Paris, CEO of Unit4. “As we continue to evolve our product offerings, Jennifer’s leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform and delivering even greater value to our customers.”
A Proven ERP Veteran Steps in to Lead Next-gen Product Strategy
Sherman joins Unit4 from legal technology platform CARET, where she served as Chief Operating Officer. Her previous leadership roles include Chief Product and Experience Officer at NMI and Head of Product Management at Kibo, NAVEX Global, and Aptean. She began her career at Oracle, where she helped design and launch the company’s first Warehouse Management System for its ERP suite—bringing a strong foundation in both product strategy and ERP market dynamics.
The timing of Sherman’s appointment is significant. With organizations prioritizing digital transformation and scalability, ERP vendors are under pressure to innovate with more flexible, user-focused, and AI-enhanced platforms. Unit4’s ability to differentiate its offerings through intuitive design, industry-specific capabilities, and rapid deployment is seen as key to maintaining momentum—and Sherman’s experience aligns directly with those priorities.
“I am incredibly excited to join Unit4 at such a pivotal time in its journey,” Sherman said. “I have a true passion for technology that supports customers and businesses who serve others, and Unit4 embodies this. With the company’s strong foundations, a talented team, and a clear vision for the future, I’m excited to help deepen customer impact and scale the next phase of growth.”
As Unit4 prepares to expand its ERPx platform and capitalize on rising demand for agile ERP systems, Sherman’s leadership is expected to help steer product strategy and execution in ways that resonate with mid-market enterprises navigating complexity and change.
What This Means for ERP Insiders
Strategic product leadership is critical as ERP competition intensifies. With the global ERP software market projected to exceed $70 billion by 2030, according to Fortune Business Insights, vendors are under increasing pressure to differentiate through innovation, usability, and agility. Jennifer Sherman’s appointment signals Unit4’s intent to sharpen its product leadership and accelerate the evolution of its ERPx platform. For technology decisionmakers, this move underscores the growing importance of selecting ERP partners that demonstrate a clear, future-focused product roadmap backed by experienced leadership with a customer-centric mindset.
People-centric ERP is gaining traction in the mid-market. As organizations prioritize workforce experience, flexible deployment, and business-specific workflows, demand for people-centric ERP solutions is rising. Sherman’s experience in user-focused product design and SaaS scalability aligns with this market shift—particularly in the mid-market services sector, where Unit4 has a strong foothold. Business leaders evaluating ERP options should consider platforms that go beyond transactional efficiency to enable talent management, service delivery, and customer engagement in one integrated system.
Innovation velocity and scalability are now competitive differentiators. The pace of change in the ERP space is accelerating, driven by cloud adoption, AI integration, and evolving compliance needs. Unit4’s decision to bring on a CPO with experience scaling SaaS platforms and modernizing legacy systems reflects the need for continuous innovation. Technology leaders should assess their ERP vendors’ ability to rapidly evolve and support business growth without sacrificing stability or security. Platforms led by agile, visionary product teams are best positioned to keep pace with today’s dynamic digital landscape.
