Richard has 15+ years experience in the Enterprise Software industry in both direct and indirect channels. Most recently Richard was hired as part of the executive team at Banjo to drive the platform BD strategy for Banjo’s big data intelligence platform which included working with data partners, ISV’s and end customers. Prior to Banjo Richard held multiple leadership roles at Salesforce over a 9 year period in both Europe and the US. Areas of expertise include • Alliances and Channel sales leadership • Platform ecosystem development • Strategic partnerships• Enterprise sales execution • Public speaking • Go-to-market strategies• Operations and program management• Building & scaling teams• Big data analytics • Complex contract negotiations• Global experience • Resellers, ISV, OEM, BPO• Problem solver and innovator When not growing SaaS companies Richard focuses his time on one of the following pursuits Jujitsu, Fly fishing, skiing, cycling, sailing.