Richard Kracke
About Richard Kracke
Richard Kracke serves as the Area Vice President for Mid Market at Dialpad, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in sales and leadership roles within the telecommunications industry, including significant positions at Five9 and 8x8.
Work at Dialpad
Richard Kracke currently serves as the Area Vice President for Mid Market at Dialpad, a position he has held since 2023. He also works as the Director of Mid-Market at the same company, where he has been contributing for one year. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and operations within the mid-market segment, utilizing his extensive experience in the telecommunications industry.
Education and Expertise
Richard Kracke earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in sales and management within the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Background in Telecommunications Sales
Richard Kracke has a substantial background in telecommunications sales, having worked for several prominent companies. He spent ten years at Five9, where he held various roles, including Director of Commercial Sales. He also worked at 8x8 as Senior Director of Global CCaaS for three years. His career includes earlier positions at Nortel Networks and Williams Communications, where he developed his skills in sales and account management.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Dialpad, Richard Kracke held key positions at several companies. He was a Senior Director at Five9 from 2018 to 2019 and worked at 8x8 from 2019 to 2022. His earlier experience includes roles at Nortel Networks and Williams Communications, where he focused on sales and account management. His diverse experience spans over two decades in the telecommunications industry.