Brett Theisen
About Brett Theisen
Brett Theisen serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at QAD, overseeing a global sales organization and a significant SaaS business unit. He has held various leadership roles in sales and revenue generation across multiple companies, contributing to substantial growth in each position.
Current Role at QAD
Brett Theisen serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at QAD, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing a global sales organization comprising 450 personnel and managing a $1 billion SaaS business unit. His leadership focuses on driving revenue growth and enhancing the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Before joining QAD, Brett Theisen held several significant positions in sales leadership. He worked at NICE CXone as Executive Vice President of Sales from 2015 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's sales strategies. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Sales at Mattersight Corporation from 2013 to 2015 and as Vice President of Global Sales at Calabrio, Inc. from 2009 to 2013, where he oversaw a 155% growth in sales.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Brett Theisen has been active in board memberships, currently serving as a Board Member at SharpenCX since 2023. He previously held a similar role at Tenfold from 2017 to 2021. His involvement in these organizations highlights his commitment to guiding and supporting growth in the technology sector.
Educational Background
Brett Theisen studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Regis University. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in sales and management.
Notable Achievements in Sales Growth
Throughout his career, Brett Theisen has been instrumental in driving significant sales growth. At Mattersight, he created and executed a new channel sales model that resulted in a 35% year-over-year growth. Additionally, during his tenure at Gelco Information Network, he played a key role in increasing revenue from $18 million to $53 million by managing an international sales force.