Rick Underwood
About Rick Underwood
Rick Underwood is the Chief Executive Officer of Clumio, having taken on the role in 2023. He previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at BigPanda and has extensive experience in sales and management across several technology companies, including Snowflake and EMC.
Current Role at Clumio
Rick Underwood serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Clumio, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the company, focusing on driving growth and innovation in data management solutions.
Previous Experience at BigPanda
Prior to joining Clumio, Rick Underwood worked at BigPanda as the Chief Revenue Officer from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at BigPanda lasted one year, during which he was responsible for leading revenue generation strategies and enhancing customer engagement in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Career Background in Technology Sales
Rick Underwood has extensive experience in technology sales, having held various leadership positions across multiple companies. He worked at Snowflake in several roles, including Regional Vice President and VP of Sales West - Major Accounts, where he contributed to significant revenue growth. His previous roles also include positions at EMC, Bromium, and Semmle, where he focused on sales management and account development.
Educational Background
Rick Underwood studied Economics at Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2002 to 2005. He also attended Rollins College, achieving another Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2000 to 2002. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Concord Carlisle High School, completed from 1996 to 2000.
Achievements at Snowflake
During his time at Snowflake, Rick Underwood played a key role in driving the company's revenue growth, witnessing a 30X increase over five years. His contributions to the sales strategy and execution were instrumental in establishing Snowflake as a leader in the cloud data warehousing space.