Richard Whitehurst
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering @Slack
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering @Slack
Driving GTM strategy and supporting customers through large-scale digital transformation. Known for stability through change, strong executive presence, and the ability to guide teams through complex, high-growth environments. Recognized globally as one of the top SE managers within Slack, receiving the Global Slack SE Manager of the Year award in both FY24 and FY25- Strategic Leadership & GTM: Collaborate closely with sales leadership to plan and execute GTM strategies across multiple industries. Supported Slack’s fastest-growing Operating Unit (OU) in FY25, demonstrating the ability to scale impact in high-velocity environments- Team Building & Development: Hire, onboard, and develop SEs to build high-performing, values-driven teams. Deliver performance coaching through shadowing, deal reviews, and radical candor, while supporting SEs through structured career development planning and mentorship. Instill Slack’s culture and values across distributed, multi-industry SE groups- Pipeline & Deal Strategy: Partner with Salesforce account teams to drive Slack pipeline creation through targeted pitches, demos, and value storytelling. Set individual and team goals aligned to organizational priorities and GTM direction- Executive Engagement: Lead executive and C-level conversations, crafting tailored POVs and executive-ready narratives that connect use cases to measurable business outcomes, accelerating adoption and expansion. Stay hands-on with deals to help shape solution strategy, customer messaging, and product alignment- AI & Product Influence: Serve as a Slack AI subject matter expert, advising enterprise customers on AI architecture, data governance, security, and demonstrations. Provide field insights to Slack and Salesforce product teams, influencing roadmap decisions across AI, platform capabilities, and enterprise functionality.
EDUCATION
Nottingham Trent University
2.1 - BA (HONS) Business Studies (Sandwich), Business Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD WHITEHURST
Senior Solutions Engineering leader with a track record of scaling high-performing teams, driving enterprise GTM strategy, and supporting customers through complex, large-scale digital transformation. Currently leading Slack’s US Industrial, Consumer, and Energy SE business.Known for strong executive presence, steady leadership through change, and building teams that thrive in high-growth environments. Recognized globally as a top SE leader at Slack, earning Global Slack SE Manager of the Year in FY24 and FY25.Leadership style focused on hiring exceptional people, empowering ownership, and removing friction.
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