Amanda Richardson
About Amanda Richardson
Amanda Richardson serves as the Channel Alliances Director for EMEA at ThoughtSpot, where she focuses on developing and recruiting new partners. With over 25 years of experience in building partnerships in the Security and BI & Analytics sectors, she has held various roles at leading companies throughout her career.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Amanda Richardson serves as the Channel Alliances Director for EMEA at ThoughtSpot, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and recruiting new partners to drive rapid growth for the company. Amanda is responsible for supporting and enhancing the existing partner ecosystem across the EMEA region, ensuring successful outcomes for customers through effective partnerships.
Background
Amanda Richardson has over 25 years of experience in building successful and scalable businesses through partnerships. Her career spans various roles in finance, marketing, and sales, beginning at Boldon James from 1991 to 1997. She has worked with several leading companies in the industry, including McAfee, Qlik, Tableau, and Forcepoint, where she held various positions focused on channel management and partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Amanda has been studying at Trailhead by Salesforce since 2019, enhancing her knowledge and skills in the field. Her expertise includes strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, which she applies in her role to foster partnerships and drive business growth. She has industry experience in Security and BI & Analytics, having worked with market-leading vendors.
Previous Roles
Prior to her current role at ThoughtSpot, Amanda held several significant positions. She worked at Qlik as Head of Channel for UKI from 2017 to 2018 and served as Senior Alliances Manager at Tableau from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she held various roles at Forcepoint and McAfee, focusing on channel account management. Her diverse background contributes to her effectiveness in her current position.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amanda Richardson has demonstrated a commitment to developing partnerships that deliver successful outcomes for customers. Her focus on building and managing partner ecosystems has been a key aspect of her professional journey, contributing to the growth and success of the organizations she has worked with.