Claire Thompson
About Claire Thompson
Claire Thompson serves as the Head of Revenue Operations at Learning Pool, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in sales operations, having previously worked in various roles at Tableau and Qumulo.
Current Role at Learning Pool
Claire Thompson serves as the Head of Revenue Operations at Learning Pool, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing revenue-related strategies and operations, ensuring alignment between sales and operational functions to drive growth and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Qumulo
Before joining Learning Pool, Claire Thompson worked at Qumulo as Vice President of International Sales Operations from 2022 to 2023. During her eight-month tenure in London, she focused on enhancing sales operations on an international scale.
Career at Tableau
Claire Thompson has extensive experience at Tableau, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Senior Manager of Sales Operations for EMEA in 2015, followed by positions as Regional Sales Operations Manager - EMEA from 2013 to 2014, Director of Sales Operations - EMEA from 2016 to 2017, and Senior Director of Sales Strategy & Planning from 2018 to 2020. She concluded her time at Tableau as Vice President of Sales Strategy & Planning from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Claire Thompson studied at the University of Northampton, where she earned a degree in Business Studies with a classification of 2:1. Her studies spanned from 1993 to 1997, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles.
Experience at JDSU and Acterna
Claire Thompson has held various roles at JDSU, including Global CRM Business Manager from 2004 to 2006, Sales Operations Manager from 2008 to 2013, and Business Analyst - Sales & Customer Service from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she worked at Acterna as Internal Sales Manager from 2001 to 2004 and Telemarketing Lead from 2000 to 2001.