Caroline Ward
About Caroline Ward
Caroline Ward is a Strategic Partner Programs Manager at RingCentral, focusing on Avaya Cloud Office, Alcatel Lucent, and Atos since 2021. With extensive experience in marketing and partner management across various companies, she is also a Board Member at FareShare Sussex, advocating for social causes.
Work at RingCentral
Currently, Caroline Ward serves as the Strategic Partner Programs Manager for Avaya Cloud Office, Alcatel Lucent, and Atos at RingCentral. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's international operations from London, United Kingdom. In her role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships, leveraging her extensive experience in the unified communications as a service (UCaaS) and contact center as a service (CCaaS) sectors.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Management
Caroline Ward has a diverse background in marketing and management across various organizations. She worked at Gigamon as Senior Manager of Channel Marketing EMEA from 2015 to 2017 and held multiple roles at Cisco, including UKI Partner Marketing Team Lead and Marketing Operations Team Lead. Her experience also includes positions at 8x8, Emulex, and Nortel Networks, where she developed marketing strategies and managed partner relationships.
Educational Background
Caroline Ward holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Merit from the University of Sussex, which she completed from 2017 to 2019. She also obtained a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute in 2018. Earlier, she earned a BA Hons in Languages, Economics, and Politics from Coventry University, studying from 1986 to 1990.
Community Involvement
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Caroline Ward serves as a Board Member at FareShare Sussex, an organization dedicated to addressing issues of inequality and poverty. She actively encourages community engagement and supports various causes, promoting involvement in organizations like FareShare Sussex and Rochun.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Caroline Ward is recognized for her strong relationship-building skills and collaborative work style. She emphasizes creating and delivering innovative marketing programs across the EMEA region, utilizing partner insights and feedback. Her integrity and commitment to her work are notable attributes that contribute to her effectiveness in managing strategic partnerships.