Kathy Jackson
About Kathy Jackson
Kathy Jackson serves as the Senior Director of Finance for Americas Sales at Poly, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in finance and channel management, having previously held senior roles at Polycom and Siemens Enterprise Communications.
Work at Poly
Kathy Jackson has served as the Senior Director of Finance for Americas Sales at Poly since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing channel management, which includes sales output, partner inventory, and back-end claims processing. Jackson provides financial support and analysis to the Americas Sales President and his leadership team. Her responsibilities also encompass managing distributor, reseller, and sales quota goaling processes, as well as forecasting revenue, standard margin, and selling expenses for both North America and CALA theaters.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business/Accounting from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in finance, particularly in the technology sector. Jackson's expertise includes financial analysis, channel management, and revenue forecasting, which are critical skills in her current role at Poly.
Background
Before joining Poly, Kathy Jackson worked at Polycom as the Senior Director of Corporate Finance from 2006 to 2019. During her tenure at Polycom, she developed her skills in corporate finance and gained extensive experience in the technology industry. Prior to her role at Polycom, she worked at Siemens Enterprise Communications as a Product Line Manager from 1998 to 2006. This experience contributed to her understanding of product management and financial operations within the tech sector.
Achievements
Kathy Jackson has accumulated significant experience in finance and management throughout her career. At Poly, she has played a key role in overseeing financial processes that support sales operations across the Americas. Her previous positions at Polycom and Siemens Enterprise Communications have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial management in the technology industry, allowing her to effectively contribute to her current role.