Kristi Houssiere
About Kristi Houssiere
Kristi Houssiere serves as the Sr. Director of Global Channel Strategy & Operations at Trellix, bringing over twenty years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, with a focus on channel development, sales, and marketing.
Work at Trellix
Kristi Houssiere has been serving as the Sr. Director of Global Channel Strategy & Operations at Trellix since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance the company's channel operations on a global scale. Her responsibilities include aligning sales and marketing efforts to optimize partner relationships and drive business growth.
Previous Experience at FireEye, Inc.
Prior to her current position, Kristi Houssiere held multiple roles at FireEye, Inc. She served as the Sr. Director of National Partner Sales from 2017 to 2022, where she managed partner sales initiatives. Additionally, she worked as the Sr. Director of Americas & Global Alliances Marketing for 8 years and as the Sr. Director of Worldwide Partner Marketing for 10 years, both roles contributing to her extensive experience in channel strategy.
Background in Cybersecurity Industry
Kristi Houssiere has over twenty years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, with a focus on channel, sales, marketing, and management. Her career includes significant positions at various companies, where she specialized in developing multi-tier channel and global alliance programs. This background has equipped her with a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and challenges.
Expertise in Channel Development
Kristi Houssiere specializes in creating multi-tier channel and global alliance programs that incorporate best practices for business development, marketing, and sales. Her expertise includes building strategic routes to market and high-impact programs that drive alignment across sales, marketing, and operations. She is recognized for her ability to establish trust and develop long-lasting executive-level relationships.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Kristi Houssiere has held various roles that have contributed to her expertise in channel strategy. She worked at Websense in multiple capacities, including North America Channel Development and Director of WW Program Strategy. Additionally, she has experience at Guidance Software and McAfee, further enhancing her skills in channel enablement and program execution.