Kristin Willard
About Kristin Willard
Kristin Willard serves as the National Partner Director at Exabeam and has held various roles in partner management and sales across multiple companies, including LogRhythm and Palo Alto Networks. With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, she has developed a strong background in building strategic partnerships.
Work at Exabeam
Kristin Willard currently holds the position of National Partner Director at Exabeam, a role she has been in since 2022. Prior to this, she served as the Sr. Alliances Manager for five years, starting in 2019. During her time at Exabeam, she also briefly worked as the Director of National Partners & West in 2022 for seven months. Her experience at Exabeam highlights her expertise in managing partnerships and alliances within the cybersecurity sector.
Current Role at Palo Alto Networks
Kristin Willard is currently employed at Palo Alto Networks as the Sr. National Partner Business Manager. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in Redondo Beach, California. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing national partnerships, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in the cybersecurity market.
Experience at LogRhythm
Kristin Willard has been working at LogRhythm as the National Business Partner Manager since 2014. With ten years of experience in this role, she operates from the Austin, Texas area. Her responsibilities include overseeing partner relationships and driving business growth through strategic partnerships.
Background in Sales at WatchGuard Technologies
Before her current roles, Kristin Willard worked at WatchGuard Technologies as a Territory Sales Manager from 2000 to 2014. Over her 14 years with the company, she developed a strong foundation in sales and partner management, which has informed her subsequent roles in the cybersecurity industry.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Willard earned her Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in partner management and sales within the cybersecurity sector, has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her current positions.