Patrick Ream
About Patrick Ream
Patrick Ream serves as the Director of Strategic Accounts at Backbase, a position he has held since 2023. With over twenty years of experience in commercial software, he has held various leadership roles in financial services and product development across multiple companies.
Current Role at Backbase
Patrick Ream serves as the Director of Strategic Accounts at Backbase, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic relationships with key clients. His responsibilities include identifying opportunities for growth and ensuring client satisfaction through tailored solutions. Ream's extensive experience in the financial services sector supports his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to joining Backbase, Patrick Ream held several significant roles in the financial services industry. He worked at Fiserv for a total of 14 years, where he progressed from Vice President to Senior Vice President of Enterprise Market Development. He also served as Vice President of Financial Services at LinkLive and Next IT, contributing to product development and market strategies. His tenure at Wells Fargo included roles as Product Engineering Manager and Project Manager.
Educational Background
Patrick Ream studied at Gonzaga University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from 1991 to 1995. This educational foundation has equipped him with the financial acumen necessary for his roles in the banking and software industries.
Expertise in Market Strategies
Patrick Ream has over twenty years of experience in commercial software, specializing in market definition, segmentation, sizing, and penetration strategies. His expertise includes category definition, validation, and repositioning product vision and execution strategy. This knowledge has been instrumental in driving revenue and capturing market share for the organizations he has worked with.
Involvement in Community Initiatives
Patrick Ream was a committee member for TEDxSpokane from 2015 to 2022. His involvement in this initiative reflects his commitment to community engagement and thought leadership in the Spokane area. Through this role, he contributed to organizing events that fostered innovative ideas and discussions.