Steve Murphy

Steve Murphy joined Epicor Software Corporation as Chief Executive Officer in October 2017, bringing over 20 years of technology industry executive management experience. Murphy stepped down as CEO at the close of Epicor's fiscal year, September 30, 2026, and continues to serve on the company's Board of Directors.

As CEO, Murphy guided Epicor with a long-term vision focused on a strong customer experience and innovative products and solutions that drive business growth, with revenues exceeding $1 billion in 2022. He was recognized as the Silver GLOBEE "CEO of the Year (People-Focused)" Winner for achieving core cultural transformation at Epicor.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer, Epicor Software Corporation (October 2017 – September 2026)
• President, OpenText (a $2B global leader in enterprise information management with 12,000 employees), where he was responsible for all customer-facing activities including sales, marketing, partners and alliances, global technical services, customer support, professional services, sales operations and cloud services
• Vice President, North America Services Practice, Oracle (2004-2010)
• Group Vice President, Sales and Services, Manugistics (2000-2004)
• Senior Consultant, Accenture (1998-2000)
• Operations Manager and Senior Process Engineer, Procter & Gamble (1991-1996)

Murphy holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Davis. During his tenure at OpenText, he delivered outstanding operational performance and was instrumental in the completion and integration of four major acquisitions. In May 2024, Murphy was appointed to the Board of Directors of Box, Inc. as KKR's designee.

What Steve Murphy could bring to his future board and advisory roles: Murphy's deep expertise spans enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, complex organizational turnarounds, customer-centric software strategy, and large-scale M&A integration. His proven track record at both OpenText and Epicor—where he transformed corporate culture while scaling revenue past the $1 billion mark—positions him as a valuable advisor for enterprise software companies navigating digital transformation, cloud migration, and AI-powered solutions. His background spanning manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain management adds significant industry acumen for organizations serving mission-critical sectors.