Megan Polhemus
About Megan Polhemus
Megan Polhemus serves as the Director of Partnerships for the Americas at Fivetran, bringing over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and partnership growth. Her previous roles include significant positions at Pure Storage, Cisco Systems, and NetApp, where she emphasized operational excellence and vendor preference to drive revenue.
Current Role at Fivetran
Megan Polhemus serves as the Director of Partnerships, Americas at Fivetran, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she emphasizes operational excellence to enhance scale and efficiency within the organization. Her focus includes creating vendor preference with top strategic partners to drive revenue growth. Prior to her current position, she worked at Fivetran as Manager, North America Partner Sales, and Americas Partner Sales Leader, contributing to the company's partnership strategies.
Previous Experience at Pure Storage
Megan Polhemus has extensive experience at Pure Storage, where she held multiple roles over a span of several years. She worked as a Field Marketing Manager from 2013 to 2014 and then as a Field Marketing Manager for Global Accounts from 2014 to 2016. Following this, she served as National Partner Manager & Team Lead, SHI from 2017 to 2022, and as National Partner Marketing Manager from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at Pure Storage focused on enhancing partner relationships and marketing strategies.
Career Background at Cisco Systems
Megan Polhemus has a significant background at Cisco Systems, where she worked in various marketing roles from 1999 to 2012. Her positions included Channel Development Manager from 1999 to 2005, Marketing Manager from 2008 to 2011, and Partner Marketing Manager for 10 months in 2011-2012. Her work at Cisco contributed to her expertise in strategic planning and partnership growth.
Education and Academic Background
Megan Polhemus earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of San Diego. She completed her secondary education at Bishop Union High School. Her academic background has provided her with a foundation for her career in marketing and partnerships.
Expertise in Strategic Planning and Partnerships
With over 20 years of experience, Megan Polhemus specializes in strategic planning and driving growth in partnerships. Her career reflects a consistent focus on operational excellence and efficiency. She has developed skills in creating vendor preference and enhancing revenue growth through strategic partner relationships.