Jim Tedesco
About Jim Tedesco
Jim Tedesco serves as the General Manager and Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Veeam Software, bringing over two decades of experience in sales and leadership. He is known for his authentic leadership style and expertise in customer-focused selling, with a strong background in technology and operational discipline.
Current Role at Veeam Software
Jim Tedesco serves as the General Manager and Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Veeam Software. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's growth and customer engagement strategies from the Alpharetta, GA office. His leadership focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring successful adoption of Veeam's solutions.
Previous Experience at Kony, Inc.
Before joining Veeam Software, Jim Tedesco worked at Kony, Inc. as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Sales and Business Development. His tenure lasted 10 months from 2013 to 2014 in the Orlando, Florida area. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales strategies and business development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jim Tedesco studied at Harvard Business School, where he completed the Veeam Lead Program and earned a Certificate of Collaboration in 2019. He also holds an MBA in Finance and a BS in Computer Science from Long Island University, where he studied from 1985 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in customer-focused selling and technical operations.
Career at CA Technologies
Jim Tedesco held multiple senior leadership roles at CA Technologies from 1995 to 2006. He served as Sales Manager for Enterprise Database Management, Vice President of North American Channel Sales, Senior Vice President of Sales, and Senior Vice President of North American Sales Operations. His experience at CA Technologies spanned various sales and operational functions.
Leadership Style and Skills
Jim Tedesco is recognized for his authentic and transparent leadership style, which fosters both personal and professional excellence among his team members. He combines customer-focused selling skills with deep technical expertise and operational discipline, enabling him to effectively lead teams and drive business success.