Tony Caesar

Fractional CIO

ZRG

Feb 2026 – Present(3 mos)

Founder and CEO

CZAR Technology Group

Jan 2026 – Present(4 mos)

Leveraging decades of corporate IT leadership experience to serve as a Fractional CIO and IT advisor for small and mid-sized businesses (50-500 employees). I help organizations bridge the gap between day-to-day IT operations and strategic business objectives through: Strategic technology planning and roadmap development Legacy systems and applications optimization IT infrastructure and cybersecurity guidance Vendor management and technology investment planning Digital transformation leadership My clients are growing companies that need enterprise-caliber IT leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CIO. I provide the strategic expertise to scale their technology, navigate digital transformation, and make informed decisions about major technology investments.

Board of Director

Melville Family Foundation

Oct 2025 – Present(7 mos)

Member Board of Trustees

Uplift Education · Dallas, TX

Aug 2024 – Present(1 yr 9 mos)

Senior Vice President Information Technology - Enterprise Wireless Solutions

Ericsson · Boise, Idaho, United States

Mar 2023 – Nov 2025(2 yrs 9 mos)

• Led a $32M IT operation with a global team of 65+, managing Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Data and Analytics, Employee Experience. • Integrated Cradlepoint into Ericsson systems within 3 months post-acquisition, surpassing expectations and earning a 2024 Global Top Performer Award. • Cut IT operating costs by $1.25M annually through governance, automation, and standardization. • Directed Cradlepoint’s first IT SOX audit readiness program, covering 17 core systems and 40+ key controls: established governance, evidence management, and remediation tracking to prepare for external audit. • Built disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks, strengthening resilience. • Led global cybersecurity strategy and governance initiatives, elevating security posture. • Executive sponsor for BIPOC ERG, advancing inclusion and diverse talent development.

Head of IT North America

Ericsson · Plano, Texas

Sep 2018 – Mar 2023(4 yrs 7 mos)

• Led a $19M IT operation with a global team of 25+, managing Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Employee Experience for North America. • Drove AI/ML automation initiatives generating ~$500K in annual efficiencies. • Executed cloud migration strategy, cutting communication costs by $600K/year. • Delivered Ericsson’s first U.S. Smart Factory IT/OT implementation, a multi-million-dollar program enabling full automation and operational efficiency gains—earning the 2020 Global Top Performer Award. • Elevated Ericsson’s North America IT from a tactical support function to a high-performing, strategy-driven partner built on 6 pillars—Revenue Growth, Cost Out, Risk Mitigation, Compliance, Business-Funded IT, and Employee Experience—driving ~$1M in business value. Co-chaired African American ERG, advancing equity and talent initiatives.

Member Board Of Directors and Chair of the Finance Committee

ASUG - Americas'​ SAP Users'​ Group

May 2017 – Jun 2023(6 yrs 2 mos)

The Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG) today is the world’s largest independent SAP user group with 2,400+ corporate members. ASUG’s mission is to help their members maximize the value of their SAP investments.

Vice President and Chief Information Officer

PrimeSource Building Products · Irving

Mar 2016 – Jun 2018(2 yrs 4 mos)

• Led a $20M IT operation with a global team of 35+, managing Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Data and Analytics. • Delivered enterprise digital roadmap and IT architecture, which unlocked ~$7M in new revenue. • Migrated infrastructure to cloud platforms, generating $700K+ in long-term savings. • Deployed business enabling platforms: Salesforce CRM, SAP HANA, SCM/APO, AP/AR Automation, and advanced analytics to enhance business performance.

SAPinsight Executive Advisory Board - Chairman

SAPinsight · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

May 2016 – Nov 2017(1 yr 7 mos)

The SAPinsight Executive Advisory Board is made up of well-respected, passionate leaders who have decades of knowledge, experience, and wisdom in the SAP ecosystem. They each bring a strong set of relationships and strategic strength to provide insights, recommendations, and ideas that will strengthen the strategic direction and relationships that support value for the SAPinsight Community.

Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Master Halco, Inc · Irving, TX

Apr 2014 – Mar 2016(2 yrs)

• Led a $19M IT operation with a global team of 25+, managing Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Data and Analytics. • Designed and rolled out corporate WAN upgrade, boosting bandwidth 200% and cutting costs 22%. • Led seamless IT infrastructure transition during company HQ relocation. • Implemented a robust disaster recovery and WAN optimization practices.

Global Director SAP

Easton-Bell Sports · Irving, TX

Sep 2010 – Oct 2013(3 yrs 2 mos)

• Led a $12M IT operation with a global team of 30+, managing Enterprise Applications. • Led global SAP ECC upgrades and built a cost-efficient offshore SAP practice. • Deployed self-service and partner portals, improving productivity and reducing costs by 5%.

CIO and Director Distribution (Dual Roles)

Head/Penn Racquet Sports

2000 – Oct 2009(9 yrs 10 mos)

• Led a $32M IT operation with a global team of 100+, managing Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Distribution. • Consolidated global ERP systems, saving $2M+ in consulting fees. • Led warehouse automation and process reengineering, delivering major productivity gains