Brian Prestegaard
About Brian Prestegaard
Brian Prestegaard is an Enterprise Account Executive at OneTrust, where he contributes to trust operationalization through the company's platform. He has extensive experience in sales and planning, having held positions at IBM, Gartner, and the Air National Guard, among others.
Work at OneTrust
Brian Prestegaard serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at OneTrust, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he contributes to the operationalization of trust through the OneTrust platform, which is utilized by over 10,000 customers, including half of the Fortune Global 500. He is part of a team that leverages the OneTrust Athena™ AI and robotic automation engine to enhance various programs, including privacy and data governance, GRC and security, ethics and compliance, and ESG and sustainability.
Previous Experience at IBM and Other Companies
Prior to his current role, Brian Prestegaard worked at IBM in various capacities. He served as a Client Executive from 2015 to 2018 and later as a Security Solutions Sales Specialist from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes working at Gartner as an Account Executive for Large Enterprises from 2019 to 2021 and at Digineer as an Account Executive in 2021. Additionally, he worked at CDW and General Mills, gaining diverse experience in sales and marketing.
Military Background with Air National Guard
Brian Prestegaard has a long-standing association with the Air National Guard, where he has served since 2001 as an Air Transportation Craftsman. He also held the position of Domestic All-hazard Response Team Air Planner for seven months in 2012. His military experience contributes to his skills in logistics and operational planning.
Education and Expertise
Brian Prestegaard holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Operations & Supply Chain Management from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, completing his studies from 2010 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in business operations and supply chain management.
Achievements and Company Recognition
Brian is part of an organization recognized as the #1 fastest-growing company in America by Inc. 500 in 2020, achieving a remarkable 48,000% growth rate over three years. The company has raised $920 million in funding, resulting in a valuation of $5.3 billion, with backing from notable investors such as Insight Partners, Coatue, TCV, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Franklin Templeton.