Home: Mclean, VA. Previously: Geneva, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok. Age: 52. Birthplace: Boca Raton, FL. Profession: Go-To-Market strategy, technology industry. Organization: PTC. Title: SVP, Go-To-Market Strategy and Global Head of Strategic Alliances. Significant other: Philip. Children: Daughter, Alena and son, Ethan. Alma mater: University of Minnesota. Languages spoken: English; previously could converse in French (reading current); Japanese and “Taxi Thai”.
Current project: Becoming a SaaS company. Recent recognition: One of the “40 Innovative Partner Ecosystem Leaders You Should Follow in 2022” by Workspan. Recent professional development: CHIEF membership. Latest accomplishment: Mobilizing teams to activate a “flywheel” – and getting it to “turn”. Latest contribution to others: Providing mentorship to Women in Technology at all career stages. What’s been your big (or biggest) leap? Always being able to keep my career while living overseas as a trailing Diplomat’s spouse. Hobbies: Watching my son’s ECNL soccer and shopping with my daughter. Recent travel or adventure: Sardinia, with the family pre-Covid. Last book read: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith; Good to Great, by Jim Collins. Recently viewed and recommended: Parenthood. Recent unique acquisition: Fornasetti.
Personality profile: Ambitiously driven and directly honest. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Smiley. What three things do you remind yourself to be? Curious, collaborative, committed. Moral compass: Integrity, be your own YOU. How do you define a perfect friendship? Unwavering loyalty and honesty. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual trust and cooperation. What natural talent have you neglected? Executive recruiting. What is at the top of your bucket list? Securing a Board of Directors position; buying a chateau.
What three emojis best describe you? 🥰 💻 👠.
What book have you repeatedly read? Always Day One, by Alex Knatrowitz; Lean Out, by Marissa Orr. What’s featured prominently on your home or office wall? Art from Bali. What's your favorite cuisine? Indian. What is the best advice you received growing up? Press on and follow your dream. What is the best advice you received in your career? Listen, listen, listen. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Wifi. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11.
What is your big idea? GTM Ecosystems Reimagined – powering the platform with convergence and collaboration. What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Shifting ecosystem business models to extend beyond the boundaries of the individual organization; to impact entire markets and value chains is the opportunity.”.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Sunny Side Up. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Courtney Cox. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My dad. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A flight attendant. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? On a beach. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t falter in the face of failure.
Personal motto: It takes a village. Favorite quote: "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together" (African proverb).
