Barbara Kessler
About Barbara Kessler
Barbara Kessler serves as the Global Senior Director of Partner Programs at Anaplan, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in partner management and business development, having previously worked at notable companies such as Dell, Amazon Web Services, and AT&T.
Current Role at Anaplan
Barbara Kessler serves as the Global Senior Director of Partner Programs at Anaplan. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in Texas, United States. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing partner programs on a global scale, focusing on building and maintaining strategic partnerships that drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Barbara Kessler worked at Amazon Web Services from 2016 to 2022. Initially, she served as the Global Segment Lead for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for two years. Following this role, she became the Global Partner Programs & Experience Leader, where she focused on enhancing partner engagement and program effectiveness for four years.
Career Background at AT&T
Barbara Kessler has an extensive background at AT&T, where she worked in various roles from 1997 to 2006. Her positions included Accountant, Inside Sales Manager, New Business Development Manager, and Associate Director of Strategic Alliances. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in sales, finance, and strategic partnership development.
Experience at Dell and Juniper Networks
Barbara Kessler held the position of Global Alliance Manager at Dell from 2014 to 2016. She also worked at Juniper Networks as a Channel Development Manager from 2006 to 2008. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing alliances and channel development in the technology sector.
Education and Qualifications
Barbara Kessler earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from The University of Dallas. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Corporate Finance from Kaplan University. Her educational background supports her extensive career in business management and strategic partnerships.