Jeff Merrell
About Jeff Merrell
Jeff Merrell serves as the Director of Technology Partnerships at OneTrust, where he focuses on building strategic alliances to enhance data privacy. With a background in consulting and strategic partnerships, he emphasizes the importance of cross-functional collaboration and a strategic vision in executing successful partnerships.
Work at OneTrust
Jeff Merrell serves as the Director of Technology Partnerships at OneTrust, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on building technology partnerships with major companies, including Adobe and Snowflake. His efforts aim to enhance data privacy and align with user preferences, emphasizing the importance of strategic vision and relationship building in partnership success.
Previous Experience
Before joining OneTrust, Jeff Merrell held various positions in consulting and strategic partnerships. He worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Consultant in Strategy from 2015 to 2017 and as an Analyst in Strategy & Operations from 2013 to 2014. He also served as Director of Strategic Partnerships at WorkBoard Inc. from 2021 to 2023 and at Pluralsight from 2019 to 2021, where he advanced from Manager to Director in Strategic Partnerships & Operations.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Merrell studied Business Management with a focus on Strategy at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2011 to 2013. He also attended Utah State University, studying Business Administration and Political Science for a year in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic partnerships and operations.
Strategic Vision and Partnership Approach
Jeff Merrell emphasizes the importance of a strategic approach to partnerships, focusing on product-market fit and product-partner fit. He advocates for significant cross-functional alignment and collaboration to execute partnerships efficiently. His belief in transforming trust into a measurable competitive advantage through technology partnerships is a cornerstone of his professional philosophy.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Jeff Merrell gained experience as a Summer Analyst in the Operations Division at Goldman Sachs in 2011. He also interned at Deloitte Consulting as a Summer Scholar in Strategy & Operations in 2012. These roles provided him with foundational skills in operations and strategy that he has built upon in his subsequent positions.