Alison Barrett
About Alison Barrett
Alison Barrett is the VP of Global Account Development Reps at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in marketing and sales roles at SAP and Oracle USA.
Current Position at Coupa Software
Alison Barrett currently holds the position of Vice President, Global Account Development Reps at Coupa Software. Her tenure at the company began in 2022. In this role, she is responsible for leading global initiatives to develop account strategies and drive revenue growth. Her leadership plays a critical role in Coupa Software's market expansion and account management successes.
Career at SAP
Alison Barrett had a significant career at SAP, where she held multiple leadership roles over almost a decade. From 2021 to 2022, she served as North America Marketing Lead for Midmarket. Prior to that, she was the Head of Global SME Marketing for NA from 2019 to 2020. From 2016 to 2019, she led the Digital Demand Executives for North America. Additionally, she served as Senior Director of North America Analytics from 2015 to 2016 and as Senior Director of Sales from 2013 to 2015. Her earlier roles included serving as the Director of SAP Services and Education from 2010 to 2013. These roles were primarily based in Greater Phoenix Area, Tempe, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Experience at Oracle USA
Before joining SAP, Alison Barrett accumulated extensive experience working for Oracle USA. From 2007 to 2010, she held the position of Group Sales Director, where she led sales teams and strategies. Between 2004 and 2007, she served as Regional Manager, overseeing regional sales operations and initiatives. Her early career at Oracle began in 2001, where she worked as an Account Executive until 2004. Her tenure at Oracle USA provided her with foundational sales and leadership skills that contributed to her subsequent executive roles.
Early Professional Roles
Alison Barrett's early professional experience includes working as a Business Development Manager at TAB Products from 1997 to 2000. In this role, she focused on developing new business opportunities and managing client relationships. This position marked the beginning of her career in business development and sales, setting the stage for her future leadership roles in the tech industry.
Educational Background
Alison Barrett studied at the University of California, Davis, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Italian Language. She attended the university from 1992 to 1996. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in economic principles and language skills, both of which have been valuable in her international and executive roles throughout her career.