Alex Smith
Tech Ecosystems, Channels, & Cloud Marketplaces
- Role
- Gm, Futurum Research, VP & Practice Lead, Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces at The Futurum Group
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alex Smith
17+ years in the technology sector, providing insights to the industry as an analyst. Successful P&L leader with a strong track record of building teams in the professional services space. Constantly innovating and experimenting with product and service models, while also establishing key structures to drive scale.
Experience
Gm, Futurum Research, VP & Practice Lead, Ecosystems, Channels, & Marketplaces
Jan 2026 — Present
I serve a dual leadership role centered on research and management expertise. Within the Futurum Research Business Unit, I manage the analyst and project management functions while overseeing core operations, including P&L segmentation, research planning, and cross-functional alignment between sales and delivery teams.Simultaneously, I lead the Ecosystems, Channels, and Marketplaces practice. I am responsible for establishing the research program and directing the integration of specialized data into the Futurum Intelligence Platform. Through primary research and strategic analysis, I advise clients on navigating complex indirect go-to-market strategies.
Education
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Leading Professional Services Firms
Dalhousie University
Bachelor, Commerce, Finance
2003 — 2007
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