Karl Connon
About Karl Connon
Karl Connon serves as the Vice President of Sales for EMEA at Corsearch, where he leads commercial teams across multiple regions. With extensive experience in sales and account management at companies like LinkedIn and Intercom, he focuses on new business growth and expanding Corsearch's presence in EMEA, APAC, and ANZ.
Current Role at Corsearch
Karl Connon serves as the Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region at Corsearch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the commercial teams across multiple regions, including UK/Ireland, DACH, Nordics, BX, and EMEA. His responsibilities include executing top-of-funnel new business growth plans and expanding Corsearch's footprint in the EMEA, APAC, and ANZ regions.
Previous Experience at Intercom
Karl Connon has extensive experience at Intercom, where he held several roles over a span of three years. He served as Sales Manager for EMEA Relationship Management from 2018 to 2019, followed by a role as Sales Manager for EMEA Sales Development and Customer Experience from 2019 to 2021. He also managed the EMEA Mid-Market Account Executive Team from 2021 to 2022. His time at Intercom contributed to his expertise in sales management and customer engagement.
Background in Sales at LinkedIn
Karl Connon worked at LinkedIn from 2012 to 2018, where he held various positions. He began as a Mid Market Account Executive, then transitioned to a Senior Strategic Relationship Manager for Key Global Accounts. Additionally, he served as a Sales Coach during his tenure. His experience at LinkedIn provided him with a strong foundation in strategic sales and account management.
Education and Qualifications
Karl Connon studied at St. Fintan's High School and later pursued higher education at University College Dublin, where he earned a degree in Information Studies and Irish from 2003 to 2006. He also studied Information Science/Studies and achieved a Bachelor of Arts from 1997 to 2003. His educational background supports his professional roles in sales and management.
Early Career and Other Roles
Karl Connon's early career included positions at various organizations. He worked at Verve The Live Agency as a Team Leader and Brand Ambassador in 2006. He also held sales roles at Trader Media Group and PayPal, where he focused on SMB Sales for the UK and Ireland. Additionally, he served as a Guest Lecturer at Dublin Institute of Technology from 2014 to 2015, sharing his knowledge in the field.