Ken Hammond
About Ken Hammond
Ken Hammond serves as the Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales and Alliances at Exabeam, bringing over 20 years of experience in global channel sales leadership within the cybersecurity industry.
Current Role at Exabeam
Ken Hammond serves as the Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales and Alliances at Exabeam, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a partner sales team that consistently exceeds bookings goals by collaborating with top solution providers, distributors, OEMs, MSSPs, and MDR partners. His focus is on creating innovative solutions that address the evolving security needs of customers.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity Sales
Ken Hammond has over 20 years of experience in global channel sales leadership within the cybersecurity industry. He previously worked at Cisco in the Global Security Sales Organization as Director of Worldwide Channel Sales from 2013 to 2015. He also held the position of Vice President of Worldwide Channel and Alliance Sales at Carbon Black, Inc. from 2015 to 2017, and served as Sr. Manager of Worldwide OEM Sales at Symantec from 2006 to 2011.
Educational Background
Ken Hammond studied at California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Newspaper Journalism. He also attended the University of Washington, focusing on Integrated Marketing Communications. His educational background supports his extensive career in sales and marketing within the technology sector.
Core Competencies in Sales Leadership
Ken Hammond possesses core competencies in new business development, sales operations, partner enablement, market penetration, and partner loyalty. He specializes in translating company goals into clear and quantifiable partner sales objectives, which has contributed to his success in various leadership roles throughout his career.
Career Progression in Channel Sales
Throughout his career, Ken Hammond has progressed through various roles in channel sales. He worked at Sourcefire, part of Cisco, as Director of North America Channel Sales from 2011 to 2013. He also served as Associate Vice President for Americas and APJ Channels at Exabeam from 2018 to 2023 before assuming his current role as Vice President.