Etting was president of SAP Successfactors from April 2014 through February 2018. During the interim, he was an advisor and investor in various companies, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before that, he was chief executive for HR company, NorthgateArinso, from January 2009 through April 2013. He was with Unisys from April 2004 through January 2009 and was VP of global BPO strategy and operations from January 2007 until his departure.