Tony Hammond
About Tony Hammond
Tony Hammond serves as the VP of Sales Engineering at ThoughtSpot, a position he has held since April 2022. With over 25 years of experience in the enterprise software sector, he has held various roles at notable companies including IBM, Tableau Software, and GlaxoWellcome.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Tony Hammond has been serving as the VP Sales Engineering at ThoughtSpot since April 2022. In this role, he focuses on leading the sales engineering team, providing technical expertise, and guiding clients on how to leverage data effectively for business decisions. His extensive background in enterprise software and analytics supports his contributions to the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Before joining ThoughtSpot, Tony Hammond held various positions in sales engineering and analytics. He worked at Tableau Software from 2013 to 2022, where he served as VP Solution Engineering EMEA and COO & VP Strategy & Growth EMEA. His experience at IBM included roles such as Europe Business Analytics Presales Executive and a member of the IBM Business Analytics SWAT team.
Education and Expertise
Tony Hammond studied at Rhodes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting & Commercial Law from 1988 to 1991. He also studied at the University of Zululand, achieving a Higher Diploma in Accounting in 1992. With over 25 years of experience in the enterprise software space, he specializes in Performance Management, Business Intelligence, and Analytics.
Career Background
Tony Hammond's career began at KPMG as a Senior Auditor from 1988 to 1992. He then transitioned to GlaxoWellcome, where he held various finance-related positions from 1995 to 2000. His tenure at Cognos, an IBM company, spanned from 2003 to 2011, where he progressed through several roles, including Director Presales Response - EMEA and Manager - EMEA Presales Response Team.
Guidance and Client Relations
In his roles throughout his career, Tony Hammond has provided guidance to clients on leveraging data for meaningful business decisions. His expertise in analytics and performance management enables him to assist organizations in making informed choices based on data insights.