Corey Markell
About Corey Markell
Corey Markell serves as the Associate Director of the Strategic Resource Group within the Operations - Data Protection business unit at Fortra, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in strategic partnerships and sales management, he has held various roles in the technology and security sectors over the past two decades.
Work at Fortra
Corey Markell has been serving as the Associate Director of the Strategic Resource Group within the Operations - Data Protection business unit at Fortra since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing strategies that enhance data protection solutions. Previously, he held the position of Director of Strategic Partners for Data Classification at Fortra from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing partnerships that supported the company's data classification initiatives.
Previous Experience in Data Protection
Before joining Fortra, Corey Markell worked at Titus, where he served as the Director of Strategic Partners from 2018 to 2020. His role involved managing strategic partnerships until Titus was acquired by Fortra. Additionally, he held the position of Strategic Partner Manager at Titus from 2017 to 2018. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in data protection and strategic partnerships.
Sales Management Background
Corey Markell has a background in sales management, having worked as the Regional Sales Manager for Raytec from 2013 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for sales operations in the eastern region of Canada. His early career included a decade-long tenure at Signature Audio Video, where he focused on audio and video design and sales from 2003 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Corey Markell studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he completed a program in Security and Alarms Technologies from 1998 to 2000. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in data protection and security solutions. He actively engages with the security community to educate on HelpSystems Data Protection solutions, demonstrating his commitment to the field.
Partnership Development and Community Engagement
In his current role at Fortra, Corey Markell is responsible for creating meaningful partnerships that generate new opportunities and value for HelpSystems Data Protection customers. He engages with the security community to share knowledge and promote data protection solutions, contributing to the overall growth and awareness of the company's offerings.