MANAGEMENT TEAM

Gary Nemmers is Chief Executive Officer at Magaya, the number one freight management platform for logistics service providers. Magaya provides modular, cloud-based solutions that digitize and optimize freight forwarding, warehousing, customs compliance, and rate management.

Gary joined the Magaya Board of Directors in 2019 and was named CEO in 2020. Since then, he has led the company through pivotal growth years, driving both organic expansion and a number of strategic acquisitions that have strengthened Magaya’s market leadership. Under his guidance, the company continues to innovate and serve as a trusted partner for logistics businesses worldwide.

Before Magaya, Gary served as CEO and board member of IQMS, where he drove strong EBITDA growth and revenue expansion prior to its acquisition by Dassault Systèmes. He has also held executive roles as COO of HighJump and Senior VP at Infor, and founded DataTrend Information Systems to serve the JD Edwards and PeopleSoft ecosystems. In addition, he holds board, advisory, and investment roles in technology firms, including joining the board of Rolldog in 2020.

Gary earned a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Psychology from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. He was named a 2022 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for his leadership in supply chain innovation.

Michael brings to Magaya his wealth of experience investing in and growing SaaS and technology companies. He has served as a Board Member at Magaya since early 2019. Having joined LLR Partners in 2007, where he is now a Partner, Michael also sits on the board of several technology companies. Michael holds a Bachelor of Economics with a Finance concentration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

A senior private equity investment professional, David shares his extensive software industry experience, leadership, and business development capabilities with the Magaya team in his role as Board Member. David is also a Partner with LLR Partners, a private equity firm committed to creating long-term value by growing its portfolio companies including Magaya. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Lehigh University.

Mark brings more than 20 years of technology sales experience to his role as Chief Revenue Officer at Magaya. Prior to joining Magaya, Mark served as SVP of Sales for IQMS Software and held leadership roles at HighJump and Infor. Mark brings to Magaya his experience in growing highly-effective enterprise sales teams coupled with a deep understanding of the supply chain, plus technical expertise with business software. Mark is a graduate of The University of Utah.

Nomar has been committed to customer success since he joined Magaya in 2011, serving as Operations Manager for several years before being promoted to Chief Customer Officer in 2019. Prior to his start at Magaya, Nomar held leadership roles in IT at several other companies, helping him understand the needs of our clients. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the College of Business at Florida International University.

Dave Evans is a Magaya Board Member and Partner of Apax Digital where he focuses on growth equity and buyout investments in high-growth internet, enterprise software, and technology-enabled services companies. He joined Apax in 2009 and is based in the New York office.

Dave has led or participated in a number of the Apax Funds’ digital deals including Accurate Background, ClassPass (Mindbody), Dealer.com, Guesty, Lever, MetaMetrics, TIVIT and Trader Corporation. In addition, Dave has held several interim operating positions across the Apax Funds’ portfolio, including roles at Trader Corporation, rue21 and FULLBEAUTY Brands. Prior to joining Apax, Dave was a member of the Financial Sponsors Group at Morgan Stanley.

Dave holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Economics from Duke University.

Dave is a Magaya Board Member and Operating Advisor in the Operational Excellence team at Apax. He joined Apax in 2018 and is currently based in the USA. His Apax experience includes being CEO of a portfolio company and assisting Moda Operandi, Tosca and Azelis on IT, Operations and Logistics projects.

Prior to joining Apax, Dave was CEO and co-founder of TradeGlobal, a large-scale eCommerce support services business for retail fashion and footwear brands providing eComm platform, digital marketing, enterprise systems, customer care, distribution and logistics globally.

Dave has a BS in Management Information Systems from Peru State College.

As SVP of Finance, Roger oversees the financial health and performance of Magaya, working closely with the leadership team, providing financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis on all aspects of the company’s accounting and finance activities.

Prior to joining Magaya, Roger quickly rose the ranks at fintech software company Aquila, where he held the role of Corporate Controller, leading financial operations for a portfolio of three business units and multiple product offerings. Roger holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Vermont.

Prior to his time at Infor, Walters previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Internet Security Systems, Inc. and as a Managing Partner at Coopers & Lybrand. Since retiring in 2010, he has served as a board director and advisor to many successful SaaS software companies that serve high growth global markets.

As the Vice President of Human Resources at Magaya, Traci oversees all aspects of human resources strategy and operations worldwide, including shaping the company culture, attracting, developing, and retaining talent, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading employee engagement initiatives across all levels of the organization.

Traci joined Magaya in 2020 following its acquisition of Catapult, where she served as HR Manager since 2011, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment across diverse global cultures. She is a SHRM Certified Professional with a Specialty Credential in People Management, reflecting her expertise and dedication to excellence in human resources management.

Dawn brings more than a decade of software industry leadership experience to Magaya, with a strong background in developing customer-focused growth strategies. Prior to joining Magaya, Dawn served as CCO at Blue Ridge, a premier provider of supply chain planning software. Her tenure at Blue Ridge involved overseeing customer success operations including integration, product adoption, and technology enhancements, with a strong emphasis on maximizing customer satisfaction.

Before joining Blue Ridge, she served as Vice President of Customer Success and Development at Izenda, a developer of embedded analytics software with 3 million end-users and 2000+ application integrations worldwide. Dawn is a Six Sigma Black Belt certified professional.

Matthew Fotouhi serves as Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Magaya, where he leads enterprise-wide innovation initiatives focused on strengthening Magaya’s technology leadership and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions for customers.

Matthew joined Magaya in 2020 following the acquisition of ACELYNK, the cloud-based customs compliance platform he founded. As Chief Technology Officer for Magaya Customs Compliance, he guided the evolution of one of the industry’s most advanced compliance solutions, ensuring it remained resilient amid rapid tariff changes, regulatory shifts, and the transformation of e-commerce filing requirements.

With more than 30 years of experience in enterprise software, supply chain systems, and U.S. Customs compliance, Matthew brings a founder’s perspective and deep technical expertise to his role, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation, regulatory agility, and practical innovation.