Steve Soukup
About Steve Soukup
Steve Soukup serves as the Chief Executive Officer of DefenseStorm, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the banking sector and has previously held leadership roles at companies such as Intuit and Q2ebanking.
Current Role at DefenseStorm
Steve Soukup has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer at DefenseStorm since 2020. He is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has held this position for four years. Under his leadership, the company focuses on providing cybersecurity and compliance solutions tailored for the banking sector.
Previous Positions at DefenseStorm
Before becoming CEO, Steve Soukup held multiple roles at DefenseStorm. He served as Chief Revenue Officer from 2017 to 2020, where he was responsible for driving revenue growth. Additionally, he was promoted to President in October 2019, holding that position for six months before assuming the CEO role.
Education and Qualifications
Steve Soukup earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 1994 to 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Boston College, where he studied from 1986 to 1990.
Career Background
Steve Soukup has extensive experience in the banking and technology sectors. He has held leadership positions at several organizations, including Intuit, S1 Corporation, and Q2ebanking. His roles have included Vice President at Key Bank and BankBoston, and he has also served as a Cash Management Officer at State Street Bank.
Achievements in Sales and Management
Throughout his career, Steve Soukup has demonstrated a strong ability to drive sales and improve account retention. Notably, he transformed Intuit's Key Accounts team, increasing account retention from 67.3% to 98.4%. He also led Q2ebanking's sales organization to achieve over 30% year-over-year revenue growth.