David Williams
About David Williams
David Williams serves as the Senior Director of EMEA Commercial & Deal Desk at Medallia, a position he has held since 2021. His career includes roles at SAP Concur, CallidusCloud, Acilon Consulting, PwC, and Ryan Specialty Group, with a strong background in sales strategy, operations, and accounting.
Current Role at Medallia
David Williams serves as the Senior Director of EMEA Commercial & Deal Desk at Medallia. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's commercial strategies and deal management in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His role involves overseeing commercial operations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at SAP Concur
Prior to his current role, David worked at SAP Concur as part of the Sales Strategy & Operations team. He was employed there for one year, from 2020 to 2021, in London, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included developing strategies to enhance sales performance and operational efficiency.
Career Background in Revenue Management
David has extensive experience in revenue management, having worked as a Senior Revenue Manager at CallidusCloud from 2016 to 2018 in Dublin, California. His role focused on optimizing revenue processes and supporting sales initiatives. He also served as a Management Accountant at Ryan Specialty Group from 2010 to 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
Educational Background in Accounting
David Williams earned a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. His education provided a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Experience in Audit and M&A Advisory
David's career includes significant experience in audit and advisory roles. He worked at PwC as a Senior Associate in both Audit and M&A Advisory from 2012 to 2015 in San Jose, California. His work involved conducting audits and providing advisory services to clients in various industries.