Charles Kreitler
About Charles Kreitler
Charles Kreitler serves as the Global Director of Banking and Financial Services at Codat, bringing over 13 years of experience in SaaS and financial technology sales. His previous roles include significant positions at IBM and Codat, where he led high-performing teams and developed effective sales strategies.
Current Role at Codat
Charles Kreitler serves as the Global Director of Banking and Financial Services at Codat. He has been in this position since 2023, operating out of the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he has crafted a highly effective enterprise client sales strategy and built the highest-performing global sales team by revenue.
Previous Experience at IBM
Charles Kreitler held multiple roles at IBM over several years. He was a Senior Account Executive for Watson Customer Engagement from 2016 to 2017, a Sales Leader from 2018 to 2021, and an IBM Global Client Leader for Mastercard from 2019 to 2021. His work involved leading high-performing teams and focusing on B2B software, SaaS, and complex hardware and service solutions.
Education and Expertise
Charles Kreitler earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, specializing in operations and finance from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Bucknell University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in SaaS and financial technology sales, spanning over 13 years.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
Before his roles at IBM and Codat, Charles Kreitler gained experience in various positions. He served as President of the Bucknell Student Body in 2010 and participated in summer analyst programs at Ehrenkranz Partners LP, BTG Pactual, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. These early experiences contributed to his leadership skills and understanding of financial services.
Collaborations in Financial Services
Throughout his career, Charles Kreitler has collaborated closely with prominent credit card networks, banks, insurance, and financial services firms worldwide. His extensive network and experience in these sectors have enhanced his ability to drive sales strategies and foster partnerships in the financial technology landscape.