Craig De Voe
About Craig De Voe
Craig De Voe serves as the Vice President for North America Higher Education & Corporate at Symplicity Corporation, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in sales management and strategy, having held positions at notable companies such as Apple and Blackboard.
Work at Symplicity
Craig De Voe has served as the Vice President for North America Higher Education & Corporate at Symplicity Corporation since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and operations within the higher education sector. His leadership focuses on driving growth and enhancing the company’s market presence in Albany, New York Area. De Voe's tenure at Symplicity has been marked by efforts to align sales initiatives with the evolving needs of educational institutions.
Previous Experience at Apple and Blackboard
Before joining Symplicity, Craig De Voe held various positions at Apple and Blackboard. He worked as an Account Executive at Apple from 2002 to 2007. Following his time at Apple, he served as Regional Sales Manager at Blackboard from 2007 to 2009. De Voe later advanced to Vice President - Global Sales at Blackboard from 2012 to 2013, and also worked as Director Product Sales Team/Sr. Regional Vice President, Mobile Sales from 2010 to 2012. His roles at Blackboard involved significant contributions to sales strategy and team management.
Education and Expertise
Craig De Voe earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Nazareth University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Management and Business Administration from the University at Albany, completing his studies from 2003 to 2005. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in sales and management within the technology and education sectors.
Sales Strategy and Leadership Achievements
Throughout his career, Craig De Voe has demonstrated expertise in sales strategy and leadership. He played a key role in implementing a new CRM system that improved forecasting and accountability. De Voe successfully transitioned sales strategies from an inside sales model to an outside territory sales model, which involved significant changes in hiring and compensation structures. His efforts have resulted in year-over-year revenue growth by reorganizing sales strategies after periods of decline.
Role at Envision Experience
In 2013, Craig De Voe worked as Vice President of Sales at Envision Experience for a period of 10 months. During his time there, he focused on sales operations and team management, contributing to the organization’s objectives in the educational experience sector. His experience at Envision Experience further solidified his capabilities in driving sales and enhancing organizational performance.