Catherine Lemus

Director of Data Center Strategy | Driving Vertical Growth, P&L Performance, and Market Expansion | Data Center | Cloud | Strategy | Leadership

Role
Senior Manager, Global Data Center Strategy and Business Development at Carrier
Location
Fort Myers, FL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Catherine Lemus

Delivering measurable growth and transformation in the data center sector.I help organizations accelerate vertical market expansion, optimize P&L, and build high-impact teams that deliver results.With 10+ years’ experience in strategy, I’ve led global growth plans, demand generation, and strategic partnerships for Fortune 100 clients. My approach combines market insights, technology roadmaps, and cross-functional leadership to drive above-market organic growth and customer retention.Key strengths:Vertical market strategy & executionGrowth plan developmentDemand/lead generationP & L management ($363M+)Strategic partnerships & industry engagementProduct innovation & VOC integration

Experience

  1. Senior Manager, Global Data Center Strategy and Business Development

    Carrier

    Jun 2022 — Present · Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US

    Develops and executes vertical growth plans, driving double-digit YoY increase in data center equipment and services orders- Leads demand generation and lead generation strategies, accelerating sales cycles and closing high-value deals with Fortune 100 accounts- Collaborates with segment marketing, engineering, sales, and product teams to deliver aligned customer outcomes- Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with C-level decision makers, industry associations, and cross-functional teams- Leverages market insights and technology roadmaps to inform product development and go-to-market strategies- Implements measurement frameworks to track performance and ensure accountability across segments- Drives customer retention through solution-based engagement and tailored outreach.

Education

  • Oakland University

    Bachelors of Science

  • University of Michigan

    Masters

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media
  • Direct Sales
  • Strategy
  • Product Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Market Research
  • Customer Experience
  • Product Management
  • Business Development
  • Digital Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Business Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Product Marketing
  • Manufacturing
  • Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Profit Maximization
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Vehicles
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Pricing

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