Regis Paquette
About Regis Paquette
Regis Paquette serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Alliances, Channels & Industry Verticals at Canonical, where he has developed strategic partner programs to enhance global sales growth. With over 15 years of experience in various leadership roles across multiple continents, he has a strong background in technology and business management.
Current Role at Canonical
Regis Paquette serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Alliances, Channels, and Industry Verticals at Canonical. He has held this position since 2020, operating from New York, New York, United States. In this role, he is responsible for developing strategic partner programs and ecosystems aimed at accelerating sales growth on a global scale.
Previous Experience at Canonical
Prior to his current role, Regis Paquette worked at Canonical as Vice President of Global OEMs, GSIs, and Channels from 2018 to 2020. During this tenure, he focused on enhancing partnerships and driving sales initiatives within the organization. He also served as Vice President of Global OEMs for 11 months in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Regis Paquette graduated from CentraleSupélec, a prestigious French engineering school, where he studied Digital Communications and earned an engineering degree. He furthered his education at MIT Sloan School of Management, completing a program on Artificial Intelligence and its implications for business strategy in 2019. Additionally, he holds an MBA from IAE France, focusing on Business Administration.
Career Background
Regis Paquette has extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors. He has held various positions at companies such as Nokia Networks, Alcatel, and Orange. His roles have included Global Enterprise Partner Sales Leader, Head of Cloud Partnerships, and GSM System Engineer. He has worked across multiple regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America.
Achievements and Skills
Regis Paquette has developed strategic partner programs and ecosystems over the past 15 years, contributing to sales growth on a global scale. He is a media-trained speaker with expertise in open-source technology. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he holds a private pilot license and has interests in mountaineering and house building.