Minal Russell
About Minal Russell
Minal Russell serves as the Vice President of Sales EMEA at Acquia, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in sales leadership across various regions, she has previously worked in senior roles at companies such as Transmit Security, Prismo Systems, Citrix, and Cisco.
Work at Acquia
Minal Russell has been serving as the Vice President of Sales EMEA at Acquia since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing sales operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Based in London, England, she operates in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities. Her leadership in this position contributes to Acquia's growth and market presence in the region.
Previous Roles in Sales Leadership
Before joining Acquia, Minal Russell held several significant positions in sales leadership. She worked at Transmit Security as Regional Director for Asia, Africa, and the Middle East from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was the Sales Director at Transmit Security for the EMEA region from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Vice President of EMEA Sales at Prismo Systems from 2021 to 2022.
Experience at Citrix and Veritas Technologies
Minal Russell gained valuable experience at Citrix, where she worked as a Senior Enterprise Relationship Manager from 2014 to 2017. She then transitioned to Veritas Technologies LLC as a Client Director from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved managing key client relationships and driving sales strategies in competitive markets.
Career at Cisco
Minal Russell's career includes extensive experience at Cisco, where she held multiple roles over several years. She was a Global Account Manager from 2005 to 2013 and again from 2006 to 2014, focusing on strategic partnerships and account management. Additionally, she worked as a Business Development Manager in the EMEAR Strategic Partner Organisation for 7 months in 2014.