Rolf Heimes
About Rolf Heimes
Rolf Heimes serves as the Global Head of Business Development at Talend, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Informatica, McAfee, and CA Technologies.
Work at Talend
Rolf Heimes serves as the Global Head of Business Development at Talend, a position he has held since 2020. He is responsible for overseeing the company's business development strategies and initiatives. Prior to this role, he worked as the Global Channel Leader at Talend, focusing on partnerships with Global System Integrators (GSI), System Integrators (SI), Service Providers (SP), Value-Added Resellers (VAR), and various programs since 2016. His work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience
Rolf Heimes has extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships. He worked at Informatica in various roles, including Global Alliance Manager and Sr. Program Alliance Manager, where he focused on the Americas and Europe. His tenure at McAfee as Director of Global Alliances and at CA Technologies as VP of Strategy & Program Office further highlights his expertise in managing alliances and indirect sales. He also held positions at Capgemini, Cognizant, and intouch, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Education and Expertise
Rolf Heimes studied at Wilhelm Haussenstein Gymnasium in Munich, Germany, where he achieved his Abitur. He furthered his education at the European Business School Oestrich-Winkel, earning a Diplom Wirtschaftsinformatiker (Dipl. WInf.) or Bachelor degree. His academic background supports his specialization in aligning corporate strategies with sales and marketing efforts, which drives business growth.
Strategic Partnerships and Business Growth
Rolf Heimes is recognized for establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with major global consulting firms, including Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, and Infosys. He has a strong focus on integrating marketing, sales, operations, and internal IT to effectively implement business strategies. His ability to navigate and integrate across organizations has positioned him as a transformation manager, driving the adoption of corporate strategies into sales and marketing frameworks.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Rolf Heimes has been acknowledged for his contributions to business development, particularly in driving healthy business growth. He has successfully built requirements for integrating corporate strategies into sales and marketing strategies, demonstrating his capability in fostering organizational alignment and efficiency.