Pj Hamlen
Transformational leader providing teams, partners, and clients with a shared strategic vision and the empowerment to make it real
- Role
- Vice President, Financial Services Solutions at Workiva
- Location
- Des Moines, IA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pj Hamlen
With more than two decades developing and deploying successful strategic business and technology initiatives, PJ Hamlen is an executive leader and collaborator focused on market impact through the empowerment of cross-functional teams.He most recently led the Global Partner Security Initiative for Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leveraged the latest in Generative and Agentic AI to deliver disruptive security solutions with AWS strategic partners to help customers achieve cyber resilience and compliance.Before joining AWS, PJ spent 19 years at IBM, where he spearheaded change initiatives and held key leadership positions in strategy, operations, and transformation. There he was able to introduce new go-to-market models, and help customers achieve operational excellence and accelerate growth. PJ earned a BA from Hamilton College and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. He is the co-founder and Board member of the Central Iowa Youth Rowing Foundation.Recognized As-A forward-looking trusted advisor, combining C-level executive presence and stakeholder management skills with operational expertise to develop actionable strategic plans informed by market dynamics and customer insights-An inspiring leader with a reputation for collaborating cross-functionally to structure and execute complex transformational initiatives that substantially impact both market performance and operational excellence-A creative and dependable partner, highly regarded for the ability to combine a deep business acumen and emotional intelligence to build, lead, and empower high-performing teams.Core competencies include:• Strategic Business Planning and Implementation• Enterprise & People Transformation• Go-to-Market Strategy & Enablement• Value-driven Sales and Solutioning • Cross-functional and Team Leadership• Executive Visioning and Facilitation• Cloud Computing and Digital TransformationExperience in multiple industry verticals, including Information Technology and Services, Financial Services, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Energy, Utilities, & Environment, Media & Entertainment, and Gaming.
Experience
Vice President, Financial Services Solutions
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
Hamilton College
BA, Government Studies
Texas McCombs School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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