Christal Bemont
About Christal Bemont
Christal Bemont is the CEO with extensive experience in the travel and technology industries, known for her leadership roles at Talend and SAP Concur.
Christal Bemont's Role as CEO of Talend
Christal Bemont serves as the CEO of Talend, a leader in modern data management solutions. Under her leadership, Talend successfully transitioned to the cloud and solidified its market leadership in data integration and quality segments. Prior to taking the company private in a $2.4 billion deal, Bemont spearheaded a 19% growth as a public company, showcasing her effective leadership and strategic planning skills.
Career at SAP Concur
Before joining Talend, Christal Bemont spent over 15 years at SAP Concur in various progressive go-to-market roles. As Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), she managed a $2 billion business across 90 countries. Additionally, she served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Small, Midsized, and Nationals business unit, demonstrating her capability in managing diverse and large-scale business operations.
Christal Bemont's Board Memberships
Christal Bemont is an active member of the board of directors for Barracuda Networks and CoreTrust. Her extensive experience in the technology and business sectors contributes valuable insights and strategic direction to these organizations. Through these roles, she continues to influence and shape the technology landscape.
Professional Background and Early Career
With over 25 years in the travel and technology industries, Christal Bemont has held operational and technical roles at Motorola, Extensity, and Clarify early in her career. These positions provided a strong foundation for her subsequent leadership roles. Her career progression highlights her experience and adaptability in the rapidly evolving tech sector.
Education and Community Involvement
Christal Bemont earned her Bachelor of Science in Business from Missouri Western State University. Beyond her professional achievements, she is passionate about corporate culture and team development. She is also involved with charitable organizations as a member of the Nine Lives and Love Takes Root foundations. Bemont resides in Atlanta, GA, where she continues to blend her professional and philanthropic endeavors.