Duke Nelson
About Duke Nelson
Duke Nelson serves as the Enterprise Account Director at Axway, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in strategic relationship management and global account management, having held various leadership roles in sales and marketing throughout his career.
Work at Axway
Duke Nelson currently serves as the Enterprise Account Director at Axway, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Saratoga, CA. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Strategic Accounts & Public Sector at Axway from 2001 to 2023, accumulating 22 years of experience within the company. His responsibilities have included managing high-value customer accounts and leading strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Duke Nelson holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance from the USC Marshall School of Business. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering from South Dakota State University, where he also completed his Bachelor of Science in the same fields. Additionally, he has a Certificate in eCommerce from San Jose State University. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in strategic relationship management and sales leadership.
Background
Duke Nelson has a diverse professional background, beginning his career at Measurex, where he worked for nine years as Sales Director for Strategic Accounts and later as Business Director for Marketing. He also held the position of Director of Sales for Americas Channels at Valicert from 2001 to 2003. His extensive experience spans over four decades, with a strong focus on global account management and corporate marketing initiatives.
Achievements
Duke Nelson is recognized for his strong strategic relationship management skills and his ability to collaborate effectively with sales teams. He has a proven track record of consistent top performance in managing high-value customer accounts and has led worldwide corporate and product marketing initiatives for both software and hardware solutions. His contributions have established him as a high achiever in major account management.