Brenda Leonard

About Brenda Leonard

Proven Strategic Sales Leader with the ability to guide individuals and teams to success through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and passion.SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - ENTERPRISE SALES - CHANNEL - PRODUCT MARKETING - CONSULTING SERVICES A senior leader with experience managing Direct Sales, Channel Sales, OEMs, Inside Sales, Product Marketing, and Business Development teams. Strong sales and business development leadership skills, with experience in building strong teams to handle complex tasks. Expertise in the following areas:Executive LeadershipSales ManagementSales OperationsBusiness Planning Sales Pipeline ManagementChannel SalesSales DevelopmentSales StrategyTeam BuildingCross-functional Team LeadershipSoftware as a Service (SaaS)SaaS SalesRecognized in 2016 & 2017 CRN \"Women of the Channel\". The prestigious list is compiled each year by CRN to recognize outstanding leadership and vision in driving channel growth and innovation. Those honored are selected based on their professional achievements, expertise and ongoing dedication to the IT channel. Also named on The CRN Power 100 list. The list is a subset of CRN Women of the Channel who have earned a special distinction based on their exemplary record of success and their level of influence in the channel.

Experience

1. Regional Vice President

   Hashicorp

   Feb 2024 — Present

   HashiCorp, an IBM Company, has been a pioneer in cloud infrastructure since the earliest days of public cloud. We\'ve built a portfolio of products to help customers embrace a cloud native approach to Infrastructure and Security Lifecycle Management that has been embraced by hundreds of thousands of organizations around the world. Our solutions automate and secure the infrastructure that underpins hybrid cloud applications and generative AI.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  BS, Journalism, Public Administration