Cindy Ayotte
About Cindy Ayotte
Cindy Ayotte is the Vice President of Worldwide Renewals at ExtraHop, bringing extensive experience in renewal management from her previous roles at several technology companies. She holds an A.B. in Economics from Harvard University and has a strong focus on data-driven strategies to enhance renewal rates.
Current Role at ExtraHop
Cindy Ayotte serves as the Vice President of Worldwide Renewals at ExtraHop, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the global renewals strategy and operations, focusing on enhancing customer retention and driving revenue growth. Her extensive experience in renewal management positions her to implement effective policies and go-to-market strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Renewals Management
Cindy Ayotte has held several significant roles in renewals management prior to her current position. She worked at Forcepoint as Director of Renewals from 2021 to 2022 and at Broadcom Inc. as Director of Renewals from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as Director of Renewals at Symantec from 2016 to 2019. Her background includes a focus on data, reporting, and analytics to improve renewal rates across various organizations.
Career at Progress Software
Cindy Ayotte's career at Progress Software spanned multiple roles from 1996 to 2009. She began as a Sales Administration Representative and progressed to Maintenance Renewal Supervisor and Maintenance Renewal Manager for North America and the Americas. Her tenure at Progress Software established her foundational expertise in renewal processes and customer relationship management.
Educational Background at Harvard University
Cindy Ayotte studied Economics at Harvard University, where she earned her A.B. degree from 1986 to 1990. This educational background provided her with a strong analytical framework that she applies in her professional roles, particularly in developing strategies for renewal businesses.
Leadership and Team Development
Cindy Ayotte is passionate about building and mentoring global teams to exceed customer expectations and achieve company revenue goals. Her leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, which has been instrumental in her success in various managerial roles throughout her career.