Maria Lechner

About Maria Lechner

In my role at RSM US LLP, I oversee the Strategic Business Alliance Center of Excellence for the Consulting line of business. I sit at the intersection of strategy, alliances and go-to-market execution, and creating the structures and motions that turn alliances into real growth engines. Known for bringing clarity to complex partner and alliance landscapes, including identifying priority investment areas. Helps companies move from opportunistic partnering to intentional, scalable ecosystem plays, all through the ability to translate strategy into disciplined execution with structured operating models rather than ad hoc efforts. Particularly passionate about helping organizations move beyond “logo partnerships” to true lifecycle collaboration where front and back office come together to drive meaningful transformation for clients for many years to come. At my core, a builder and leader who is deeply passionate about developing high-performing teams, creating clarity in complex environments and helping alliances and clients realize the full value of a well-orchestrated ecosystem. I’m a lifelong learner and constant seeker of new experiences, with a genuine love for technology and data. I bring that same curiosity and energy to life outside of work through travel, my love of food and new adventures.

Experience

1. Consulting Alliances Leader, Strategic Business Alliances Coe

   RSM US LLP

   Aug 2024 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

   Expanded role to lead Strategic Business Alliances across all seven lines of Consulting at RSM. Responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the Strategic Business Alliance COE methodologies and alliance program. Continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing and driving key partnership and alliance relationships across the strategic partnership ecosystem. Develops and implements comprehensive alliance frameworks, governance models, and relationship management strategies, to ensure our collaborations with multiple organizations deliver maximum value.

Education

• Wheeling University

  Marketing, Business/Sales

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Sales Process
• Business Process
• B2b
• Small Business
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Analysis
• Salesforce.com
• Cold Calling
• Professional Services
• Building Relationships
• Crm
• Analytics
• Training
• Business Strategy
• New Business Development
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Consulting
• Solution Selling
• Account Management
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Project Management
• Sales Presentations
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Information Technology
• Sales
• Marketing
• Direct Sales
• Cloud Computing
• Management Consulting
• Saas
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation