Rich Harding
About Rich Harding
Rich Harding serves as the Divisional Vice President of Sales - East at data.world, where he has worked since 2023. With over two decades of experience in Business Intelligence and Analytics, he has held various leadership roles in sales across multiple companies, including IBM and Oracle.
Work at data.world
Rich Harding serves as the Divisional Vice President of Sales for the East region at data.world. He has held this position since 2023 and operates within the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. In this role, he is responsible for leading sales initiatives and driving revenue growth in the eastern United States.
Previous Experience in Sales
Rich Harding has extensive experience in sales, having worked in various roles across several organizations. He was an Account Executive at CWPS INC from 2008 to 2011. He then served as a Senior Account Executive at IBM, focusing on Business Analytics and Watson Customer Engagement from 2012 to 2017. After that, he worked at Oracle as a Senior Account Executive for the Oracle Marketing Cloud in 2017-2018. He also held positions at Dimension Data and Collibra, where he contributed as a Client Manager and Senior Account Executive, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Rich Harding studied at Virginia Tech from 1996 to 2000, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. With over two decades of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Management, he has developed a strong foundation in driving business success through data-driven insights and analytics.
Leadership and Strategy Development
Rich Harding has a proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams that consistently exceed revenue targets. He has developed and executed sales strategies that unlock new markets and revenue streams. His approach includes cultivating strong relationships with top-tier clients to ensure their data needs are met with innovative solutions.
Industry Trends and Technology
Rich Harding stays ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, which positions his teams and clients for success in a rapidly evolving landscape. His passion for driving business success through analytics informs his strategic decision-making and sales initiatives.