Katie Brown (She/Her)
About Katie Brown (She/Her)
Katie Brown serves as the Enterprise Sales Director for EMEA at Ushur, where she focuses on delivering efficient customer experiences in regulated industries. With extensive experience in business development and account management across various sectors, she advocates for uniting IT with business needs to enhance technology's impact on measurable business outcomes.
Current Role at Ushur
Katie Brown serves as the Enterprise Sales Director for EMEA at Ushur, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on shaping and building a platform that addresses market gaps, particularly in regulated industries. Her efforts aim to enhance customer experience while ensuring efficiency without significant investment in professional services.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Katie Brown has extensive experience in sales and business development across various organizations. She worked at thebigword as Business Development Director from 2008 to 2012. She held multiple roles at SDL plc, including Strategic Account Director and Global Director of Strategic Accounts. Additionally, she served as Enterprise Account Director and Banking Sector Lead at Citrix from 2021 to 2022.
Leadership and Advocacy
Katie has demonstrated leadership in her previous roles, notably as Co-Chair of the UK Employee Resource Group at Citrix from 2020 to 2022. She advocates for creating diverse and equitable workplaces that reflect societal demographics, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in the workplace.
International Experience and Problem-Solving Skills
Katie Brown has gained international experience working in regions such as the UK, Germany, the UAE, and North America. Her focus has been on problem-solving in regulated industries, where she unites IT with Line of Business requirements to mitigate shadow IT and ensure that technologies deliver measurable business benefits.
Career Timeline and Progression
Katie's career spans various roles and organizations, beginning as a Systems Consultant at BT Local Business in 2006. She transitioned to Applied Language Solutions as Major Account Manager, followed by significant positions at SDL plc and Citrix. Her career reflects a steady progression through roles that emphasize sales, account management, and strategic development.