Eric Friedrichsen is the CEO of DISCO, a leading e-discovery company, with over 30 years of experience in driving growth for software companies. Prior to joining DISCO, he served as the CEO of Emburse and held leadership positions at Adobe, SAP, Concur, and Business Objects. Friedrichsen is known for his ability to scale businesses, build top-tier products and customer experiences, and develop and inspire teams.
Who is the CEO of DISCO?
Eric Friedrichsen, a seasoned technology executive with over three decades of experience, is the CEO of DISCO, a leading e-discovery company. Before joining DISCO, Friedrichsen held the position of CEO at Emburse, a leader in expense management software, and had various executive and leadership roles at Adobe, SAP, Concur, and Business Objects.
He holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Iowa. Friedrichsen's professional background demonstrates his expertise in scaling businesses, building top-tier products and customer experiences, and developing and inspiring teams. As the CEO of DISCO, he is responsible for the strategic direction, new market growth, product direction, operational execution, and culture of the organization.
Work History
- DISCO, CEO and Board Director: April 2024 - Present
- Emburse, Board Member: January 2019 - Present
- Emburse, Chief Executive Officer: January 2020 - January 2024
- Marketo, an Adobe Company, Global Head, Commercial, SMB, and Growth Markets: January 2019 - December 2019
- SAP, Senior Vice President and General Manager, General Business and Partnerships, North America: January 2017 - January 2019
- SAP Concur, Senior Vice President, SMB and National Accounts: October 2015 - December 2016
- SAP Concur, Vice President, Enterprise Strategic Industries: October 2013 - September 2015
- SAP Concur, Sales Director, Enterprise Higher Education: October 2012 - September 2013
- SAP Concur, Enterprise Sales Executive: April 2008 - September 2012
- Business Objects, Senior Enterprise Sales Executive: January 2007 - April 2008
- Information Builders, Senior Enterprise Sales Executive: December 2003 - January 2007
- Greenbrier & Russel, Regional Vice President and General Manager: January 1999 - December 2003
- Greenbrier & Russel, Sales Director: August 1995 - December 1998
- Greenbrier & Russel, Software Sales Executive: January 1994 - August 1995
- Greenbrier & Russel, Software Sales Engineer: June 1993 - December 1993
- Arthur Andersen, Consultant: June 1991 - June 1993
Education History
Eric Friedrichsen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Iowa. He attended the university from 1987 to 1991, where he gained a strong foundation in business and information technology, equipping him with the skills and knowledge necessary for his successful career in the software industry.
When did Eric Friedrichsen join DISCO?
Eric Friedrichsen joined DISCO as CEO and Board Director on April 1, 2024, after an extensive global search for a new leader. Since taking on the role, Friedrichsen has been responsible for driving the strategic direction of the company, including new market growth, product direction, operational execution, and fostering a healthy culture. As of now, he has been with DISCO for a significant period, demonstrating his commitment to the organization and its mission to make the law work better for everyone.