John Pelaggi
About John Pelaggi
John Pelaggi serves as the Vice President of Sales at CyCognito, bringing over 18 years of experience in sales within the information technology and cybersecurity sectors. His career includes leadership roles at various companies, where he has excelled in building executive-level relationships and fostering a competitive team culture.
Current Role at CyCognito
John Pelaggi serves as the Vice President of Sales at CyCognito, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and managing the sales team. His leadership aims to enhance the company's market presence in the cybersecurity sector. Pelaggi's experience in sales and management is leveraged to inspire competitive energy and passion within his team.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current role, Pelaggi held various sales management positions. He worked at CrowdStrike as a Regional Sales Manager from 2016 to 2017, overseeing sales operations in the Greater Boston Area. He also served as Vice President of Sales at Hysolate from 2019 to 2021 and at CyCognito in several capacities, including Interim Head of Americas Sales and Area Vice President of Sales, Americas East. His extensive background includes roles at Imperva, F5 Networks, and EMC.
Educational Background
John Pelaggi earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Babson College. His studies concentrated on Entrepreneurial Studies and Marketing, providing him with a solid foundation for his career in sales and business development. This educational background supports his expertise in market strategies and penetration.
Sales Expertise and Methodology
Pelaggi possesses over 18 years of sales experience, particularly in the information technology and cybersecurity sectors. He emphasizes a challenger sales mentality, integrating operational command with critical qualifying and forecasting methodologies. His approach focuses on building and managing executive-level relationships, which is essential for successful sales initiatives.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Pelaggi has held various roles that contributed to his expertise in sales. He began as a Sales Operations Coordinator at Reebok International and progressed to positions such as Field Account Executive at CDW and Account Executive at EMC. His career trajectory illustrates a consistent focus on sales leadership and operational excellence across multiple organizations.