Virginie Brard
About Virginie Brard
Virginie Brard serves as the Regional Director for France and Benelux at Fivetran, bringing over 20 years of experience in sales leadership and business development. She has held significant roles at various companies, including SAP, Microsoft, and Forrester, and has a strong academic background in marketing, sales, and cybersecurity.
Current Role at Fivetran
Virginie Brard serves as the Regional Director for France and Benelux at Fivetran since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing and growing the company's presence in these regions. Her leadership focuses on driving sales and expanding market share, leveraging her extensive experience in enterprise sales.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Virginie Brard has over 20 years of experience in sales leadership and business development. She has held significant roles at various companies, including Director of Sales Enterprise at Qualtrics, Director of Sales Large Market Southern Europe at SAP Concur, and Regional Vice President Enterprise at Dataminr. Her background includes leadership positions at Microsoft and Forrester, where she contributed to sales strategies and client management.
Educational Background
Virginie Brard studied at ICN Business School, focusing on Marketing and Sales, and achieved an ESIDEC from 1996 to 1998. She also attended Université catholique de l'Ouest, where she studied Chemistry and earned an ETSCO from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, she completed her Baccalauréat in Sciences et Mathématiques at Lycée Privé Saint Martin d'Angers. In 2023, she participated in a Cybersecurity Masterclass at Ecole de Guerre Economique.
International Market Experience
Virginie Brard has experience working in international markets, including the UK and Netherlands. Her roles at bp and LyondellBasell provided her with insights into global sales dynamics and cross-border business development. This international exposure has contributed to her understanding of diverse market needs and strategies.
Career Progression
Virginie Brard's career spans various industries and roles. She began as a Sales Representative at LyondellBasell and progressed to positions such as Chemical Product Trader at bp. Her tenure at Forrester included multiple roles, culminating in Senior Account Executive and Sales Director for New Business Southern Europe. She has also worked at Sprinklr and Dataminr, further enhancing her expertise in enterprise sales.