Jon Sesso

About Jon Sesso

As Director of IBM’s Public Market SLED business, I lead a high-performing team spanning 18 states, delivering the full breadth of IBM’s technology portfolio — from AI and data platforms to hybrid cloud infrastructure — to state, local, and education clients nationwide. Our business yields over $600M annually, and I’m honored to guide 19 direct reports in helping public sector organizations modernize, serve their communities, and build toward resilient digital futures.With a background rooted in enterprise sales leadership, I believe in building more than just pipeline — I build trust, culture, and momentum. Whether it’s transforming underperforming markets, launching new go-to-market strategies, or mentoring rising talent, I operate with urgency, clarity, and conviction.But what drives me most? People. While I’m passionate about tech, transformation, and Bitcoin’s promise for the future — my greatest motivation will always be lifting others and leaving a legacy of impact.Let’s connect — especially if you\'re navigating innovation in the public sector, or just want to swap bold ideas that shape the future

Experience

1. Director, State Local Education, Public Market

   IBM

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Leading a team of highly experienced/tenured technology sales leaders (19 direct reports) across of all of IBM\'s $600M+ Strategic US Public SLED business.

Education

• Wheaton College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Marketing
• Iaas
• Asset Management
• Channel Sales
• Virtualization
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Cloud Computing
• Portfolio Management
• Fixed Income
• Enterprise Solution Selling
• Equities
• Public Speaking
• Consulting
• Series 7
• Social Collaboration
• Financial Services
• Saas
• Investments
• Sales
• Business Analysis
• Social Media
• Wealth Management
• Management
• Financial Analysis
• Strategy
• Solution Selling
• Client Development
• Ibm Xiv
• Storage Solutions