Oliver Ludecke
About Oliver Ludecke
Oliver Ludecke serves as the Sales Director for the Public Sector West at Submittable, bringing extensive experience in sales leadership roles targeting the public sector. He has a strong background in programmatic funding and has worked with various organizations, including Oracle, Gartner, and AvePoint Public Sector.
Current Role at Submittable
Oliver Ludecke serves as the Sales Director for the Public Sector West at Submittable. He has held this position since 2022, focusing on driving sales initiatives and developing strategies tailored to the public sector. His role involves engaging with government entities and organizations to enhance their funding processes through Submittable's platform.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Oliver has extensive experience in sales leadership roles within the public sector. He worked at Information Builders as an Account Executive, focusing on the Department of Justice, U.S. Courts, and State from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at Oracle as a Senior Account Manager spanned five years, where he managed accounts for the Department of Homeland Security, DOJ, and State. He also held positions at BMC Software, Gartner, Govini, Alation, and AvePoint Public Sector, contributing to his expertise in public sector sales.
Educational Background
Oliver Ludecke studied at Gonzaga College High School from 1992 to 1996. He later attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education at HEC Paris, obtaining an MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2007 to 2009.
Specialization in Programmatic Funding
Oliver specializes in the full lifecycle management of programmatic funding, which includes stimulus spending, grants, and relief funds. His expertise allows him to assist public sector organizations in navigating complex funding processes and implementing effective solutions.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Before his extensive career in sales, Oliver co-founded The Worldgate Group in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he worked for a year from 2005 to 2006. This entrepreneurial experience contributed to his understanding of business operations and market dynamics.