Jeff Pontes

About Jeff Pontes

I’m a strategic enablement leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering programs that accelerate revenue, strengthen partner ecosystems, and drive customer success. I take pride in developing the people and organizations I lead—equipping them not only to perform, but to grow, thrive, and lead with confidence.Throughout my career at companies like NetApp and IBM, I’ve led global initiatives across sales, partner, and customer enablement—consistently aligning enablement strategy with go-to-market priorities and measurable business outcomes. I build programs that scale, create clarity, and improve execution across complex organizations. My leadership approach is grounded in transparency, accountability, and a deep belief in the power of collaborative, healthy cultures.Outside of work, I recharge outdoors—gardening, fishing, golfing in the summer, skiing in the winter—and spending time with family and friends year-round. That balance is key to how I lead and how I show up.

Experience

1. Managing Director, Strategic Accounts

   Vivid Consulting Group

   Jan 2026 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

   I partner with executive teams on large, cross-functional initiatives focused on how the business operates - where ownership sits, how work flows, and how strategy turns into execution. My role centers on leading strategic accounts where the work goes beyond projects to business transformation: redesigning operating models, standing up execution frameworks, and helping organizations move from fragmented initiatives to coordinated, outcome-driven operations- Lead development of multi-year strategic account plans aligned to executive priorities, translating business goals into operating model changes, execution roadmaps, and measurable performance targets- Design and stand up enterprise operating models that clarify ownership, workflows, and governance across functions, enabling organizations to scale initiatives, reduce execution friction, and improve business consistency- Build transformation programs that connect data, technology, and teams to day-to-day operations, ensuring insights, platforms, and AI investments are embedded into how work is run, measured, and improved- Drive delivery-led expansion across strategic accounts, partnering across business, product, data, and GTM leadership teams to align execution, establish operating cadence, and grow impact based on demonstrated business results.

Education

• Syracuse University

  BA, Communications

Skills

• Integrated Marketing
• B2b
• Interactive Advertising
• Strategy
• Digital Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Interactive Marketing
• Advertising
• Marketing Communications
• Social Media Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Copywriting
• Marketing Strategy
• Creative Direction
• Demand Generation
• Social Media
• Lead Generation
• Direct Mail
• Sales Enablement
• Sales Enablement Tools
• Marketing Management
• Account Management
• Brand Management
• Marketing
• B2b Marketing
• Creative Strategy
• Brand Development
• Database Marketing
• Digital Media
• Online Marketing
• SEO
• Content Strategy
• Media Planning