Colby Shields
About Colby Shields
Colby Shields is a Global Account Director at Treasure Data, where he leads a cross-functional team to provide solutions for global enterprise accounts. He has extensive experience in customer data management, having held various roles at Acquia and HAProxy Technologies.
Current Role at Treasure Data
Colby Shields serves as the Global Account Director at Treasure Data, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a cross-functional team focused on delivering tailored solutions for global enterprise accounts. Treasure Data is recognized for its award-winning Customer Data Platform (CDP), which integrates customer data across various silos. Shields' responsibilities include overseeing customer data initiatives, ensuring they are managed in a scalable and secure environment.
Previous Experience at Acquia
Colby Shields has extensive experience at Acquia, where he held multiple roles from 2016 to 2022. He began as a Senior Business Development Representative - Team Lead for one year in the Greater Boston Area. Following this, he transitioned to the role of Sr. Account Executive from 2017 to 2019, and then served as a Sr. Global Account Manager from 2019 to 2022. His tenure at Acquia provided him with a solid foundation in business development and account management.
Experience at HAProxy Technologies
Before joining Treasure Data, Colby Shields worked at HAProxy Technologies as the Director of Strategic Accounts from 2022 to 2023. In this role, he was responsible for managing key accounts and developing strategic initiatives to enhance client relationships. His experience at HAProxy contributed to his expertise in account management and strategic planning.
Education Background
Colby Shields studied at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. His educational background has equipped him with the skills and knowledge necessary for his roles in business development and account management within the technology sector.