Chris Elliott
About Chris Elliott
Chris Elliott is an Enterprise Account Executive at Kong Inc., specializing in API Gateway Management and Service Mesh innovations. He has a diverse background in sales, having held positions at Automation Anywhere and Kimberly-Clark, and is recognized for his contributions to technology transitions and productivity enhancements.
Work at Kong
Chris Elliott currently serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Kong Inc., a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging Kong's service connectivity platform to enable digital innovation and manage the full lifecycle of APIs and services. His responsibilities include engaging with clients to facilitate their transition to advanced technology solutions, particularly in the areas of API Gateway Management and Service Mesh.
Previous Experience at Automation Anywhere
Before joining Kong, Chris Elliott worked at Automation Anywhere as Director of Sales - Commercial National / Enterprise Account Executive from 2022 to 2023. His tenure lasted one year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prior to this role, he was an Enterprise Account Executive at Automation Anywhere from 2021 to 2022 for ten months, also based in Toronto. His experience at Automation Anywhere involved driving sales and managing key accounts.
Career at Kimberly-Clark
Chris Elliott has a significant history with Kimberly-Clark, where he held multiple positions. He worked as an Account Manager from 2013 to 2015 for two years in Mississauga, and earlier as an Account Manager for Loblaws in 2015 to 2016 for one year. Additionally, he served as a Hybrid Sales Representative from 2012 to 2013 for one year in Toronto. His roles involved managing client relationships and driving sales growth.
Experience at OCTOPUZ Inc.
Elliott's experience at OCTOPUZ Inc. includes serving as an Account Executive from 2019 to 2020 for one year and as an Enterprise Account Executive from 2020 to 2021 for seven months, both in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His roles at OCTOPUZ focused on sales and account management, contributing to the company's growth and client engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Chris Elliott studied at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he earned an Honours Business Administration (BBA) degree from 2008 to 2012. His educational background in Business Administration and Management has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in sales and account management. He specializes in helping organizations transition to leading-edge technology and has a strong focus on innovations in the API Gateway Management and Service Mesh industries.