Bridget Gray
About Bridget Gray
Bridget Gray serves as the Lead Contracts Manager at Verint, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in contract management and negotiation, she has previously held positions at notable companies such as UPS, EY, and The Coca-Cola Company.
Current Role as Lead Contracts Manager
Bridget Gray currently serves as the Lead Contracts Manager at Verint, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees contract management processes and provides strategic guidance on contractual matters. Her responsibilities include collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks during contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with company policies. Gray's expertise in contract management supports Verint's business objectives and enhances operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Verint
Bridget Gray previously worked at Verint as a Contracts Manager from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure, she was involved in contract remediation for several acquired companies, aligning their contracts with Verint's business models and policies. This experience contributed to her understanding of the company's operational framework and prepared her for her current leadership role.
Career Background in Legal and Contract Management
Bridget Gray has a diverse background in legal and contract management. She began her career as a Paralegal at UPS from 1993 to 1997. She then worked at Hunton & Williams LLP as a Litigation Paralegal for one year. Following that, she held various positions at The Coca-Cola Company, including Senior Paralegal and Marketing Paralegal, from 1999 to 2016. Gray also served as a Commercial Contracts Negotiator and Assistant Director at EY from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Academic Background
Bridget Gray earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Spelman College, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. This academic background provided her with strong communication skills and a solid foundation for her career in legal and contract management.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Bridget Gray has played a significant role in implementing new business models, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), across numerous reseller and distributor contracts globally. She has also worked closely with Finance to address revenue recognition issues and provided guidance on contractual matters to various cross-functional business groups, enhancing collaboration and compliance within the organization.