Janine Soika Sase Global Business Development Leader
About Janine Soika Sase Global Business Development Leader
Janine Soika serves as the Sr. Global Partner Director at Versa Networks, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in business development and channel programs, she has held various leadership roles at Lumen Technologies and other companies, contributing significantly to sales and strategic initiatives.
Work at Versa Networks
Janine Soika serves as the Sr. Global Partner Director at Versa Networks, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Denver, Colorado, she has played a crucial role in driving sales of Versa Networks' SD WAN solutions across all business units of Lumen globally. Her responsibilities include aligning teams and stakeholders to meet channel program and sales objectives. Soika's tenure at Versa Networks reflects her commitment to enhancing partner relationships and expanding market reach.
Previous Experience at Lumen Technologies
Prior to her role at Versa Networks, Janine Soika worked at Lumen Technologies in various capacities from 2014 to 2020. She held positions including Business Development Executive, Director of Marketing for Business Markets, and Sr. Executive Channel Partner Program Strategy and Business Development. Her experience at Lumen Technologies contributed to her expertise in channel programs and strategic business development, further solidifying her leadership in the telecommunications sector.
Educational Background
Janine Soika has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master's of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from Pace University - Lubin School of Business, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus, studying from 1987 to 1989. Earlier, she completed an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts at Stony Brook University from 1985 to 1987. Her education has provided a strong foundation for her career in business development and marketing.
Career History and Roles
Janine Soika's career spans multiple organizations and roles. She has worked at Arrow Electronics as Senior Manager of Channel Programs Strategic Marketing from 1998 to 2005, and at Verio as Director of Channel Programs from 2008 to 2011. Her earlier roles include positions at Mutual of New York Life Insurance and AXA Equitable as Director of Market Research and Strategic Planning, and at Dow Jones as International Product Marketing Research Manager. This extensive experience has contributed to her analytical skills and strategic thinking in business development.
Recognitions and Achievements
Janine Soika has received multiple honors from CRN's Everything Channel Magazine, being recognized as one of The 100 Most Powerful Women of the Channel. Her innovative approach to business, focusing on user experience and customer-driven strategies, has set her apart in the industry. She is known for her strong analytical grounding, which supports her executive decision-making processes and has been instrumental in her success in channel program management.