Matt Flechet
About Matt Flechet
Matt Flechet is the Vice President of Worldwide Sales at GitGuardian, where he has worked since 2023. He has held various sales leadership roles at companies such as GitHub, Microsoft, and SourceForge, and specializes in SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and container management solutions.
Current Role at GitGuardian
Matt Flechet serves as the Vice President of Worldwide Sales at GitGuardian, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he is responsible for overseeing global sales strategies and initiatives. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in sales management to drive growth and expand GitGuardian's market presence.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current role, Flechet held various sales management positions across notable companies. He worked at GitHub as the Director of Americas GitHub Advanced Security Sales from 2019 to 2022. Before that, he was the Director of Azure Digital & Application Innovation at Microsoft for eight months in 2022. His career also includes roles at Sonatype, Red Hat, and Software AG, where he developed expertise in managing complex sales and digital transformation.
Educational Background
Matt Flechet studied at Ecole Alsacienne, where he achieved a Bachalaureat B in Business/Commerce. He furthered his education at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. His educational background supports his extensive career in sales and business development.
Specializations and Expertise
Flechet specializes in managing Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and container management solutions. His skills include negotiating complex sales deals and driving digital transformation initiatives, particularly in DevOps and cloud management. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of enterprise systems software, which enhances his ability to lead modernization efforts.
Career Timeline
Matt Flechet's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Senior Account Manager at HighGround Systems from 2000 to 2002. He has held various roles, including Regional Sales Manager at Software AG, Regional Account Manager at NetManage, and Territory Sales Manager at SourceForge. His extensive experience in sales management has contributed to his current leadership role at GitGuardian.