Chris Fortunato
About Chris Fortunato
Chris Fortunato is the Regional Sales Director at Barracuda in Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong background in direct and channel sales within the information technology and services industry.
Title and Current Role
Chris Fortunato serves as the Regional Sales Director at Barracuda, located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, he leads a team of 10 Account Executives. He focuses on managing accounts with over 500 employees, leveraging his extensive experience in both direct and channel sales within the information technology and services industry.
Professional Experience at Barracuda
Chris Fortunato has held multiple roles at Barracuda over the years. He started as a Global OEM Alliance Manager from 2017 to 2019. He then moved on to become an Account Executive, a position he held from 2019 to 2022. Currently, he serves as the Regional Sales Director. His progression within the company highlights his capability and expertise in sales and alliance management.
Previous Employment History
Before his tenure at Barracuda, Chris Fortunato worked at several other companies. He was a Global OEM Alliance Manager at Sonian in 2017 for 10 months and served as Director Channels and Alliances at Hortonworks in 2016 for 3 months. At Turbonomic, an IBM company, he held several roles including Director of Channels and Alliances, Sales Director, and Account Executive from 2013 to 2016. Prior to Turbonomic, he worked at EMC in various roles including Isilon Account Manager, Data Protection Specialist, and Account Executive from 2006 to 2013. Early in his career, from 2000 to 2004, he worked at Best Buy as a Home Theater and Car-Fi Sales associate.
Educational Background
Chris Fortunato studied at Eckerd College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations between 2002 and 2006. This foundational education has supported his extensive career in sales and management roles within the information technology and services industry.
Achievements and Skills
Chris Fortunato achieved Presidents Club status in FY 2023 by exceeding sales targets with a 101% attainment rate. He has demonstrated strong entrepreneurship skills throughout his career. His extensive experience in managing alliances and partnerships is highlighted by his multiple roles focused on OEM and channel alliances. These achievements and skills underscore his effectiveness and expertise in sales leadership.