Patrick Conte
About Patrick Conte
Patrick Conte is the VP & GM of Americas Sales & Channels at Fortanix, with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development roles across various Silicon Valley startups and large companies.
Current Role at Fortanix
Patrick Conte currently serves as the Vice President & General Manager, Americas Sales & Channels at Fortanix. He took on this role in 2023 and is based in Silicon Valley, California. In this capacity, Patrick oversees sales strategies, channel partner relationships, and market expansion efforts across the Americas. His responsibilities include driving revenue growth and building robust sales and distribution networks.
Previous Experience at Opsani
From 2020 to 2022, Patrick Conte served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Opsani, located in Silicon Valley, California. During his tenure, he was responsible for commercial strategy, business development, and overall revenue performance. His contributions included building and leading the go-to-market teams and playing a significant role in the acquisition of Opsani by AppDynamics.
Role at HyTrust
Patrick Conte was the Senior Vice President & General Manager, Global Business Development at HyTrust from 2016 to 2020. His role at HyTrust involved overseeing global business development activities, forming strategic alliances, and spearheading key market initiatives. This role allowed him to leverage his extensive expertise in IT Security & Compliance, Data Center Operations, and Virtualization.
Experience in Sales and Marketing Leadership
Patrick Conte has accumulated extensive experience in sales and marketing leadership over his career. He has held pivotal roles at various companies, including VP of Sales and Marketing at Cobalt Networks/Sun Microsystems and VP of Worldwide Field Operations at Topspin/Cisco. These positions have equipped him with a deep understanding of global sales strategy, demand generation, and channel development.
Educational Background
Patrick Conte studied at James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government, History. He furthered his education at Northern Illinois University, achieving a Master’s Degree in International Relations and National Security Studies. These academic credentials have laid a strong foundation for his successful career in sales, marketing, and business development.