John Knieriemen
About John Knieriemen
John Knieriemen serves as the General Manager for North America at Exasol, bringing extensive experience in sales and business development from previous roles at Teradata, Raytheon, and Texas Instruments.
Current Role at Exasol
John Knieriemen serves as the General Manager for North America at Exasol, a position he has held since 2022. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving growth in the North American market. His role involves strategic planning and execution to enhance Exasol's presence in the data analytics sector.
Previous Experience at Teradata
Prior to his current role, John Knieriemen held several key positions at Teradata from 2017 to 2022. He served as Vice President for the Commercial Americas segment, where he contributed to significant profit growth. He also played a vital role in developing Teradata's Marketing and Customer Engagement strategies and co-built a Sales Enablement function. His leadership was instrumental in refining the company's solutioning strategy.
Career Background in Technology Sales
John Knieriemen's career includes extensive experience in technology sales and business development. He worked at Raytheon from 2000 to 2004 in a Business Development and Engineering role. He also held various positions at Texas Instruments, including Technical Sales Associate and Distribution Business Manager, from 2005 to 2010. His diverse background has equipped him with deep expertise in account management and new logo acquisition.
Educational Qualifications
John Knieriemen earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCE) from Texas A&M University. He also completed a minor in Mathematics, which has contributed to his analytical skills in the technology and data analytics fields.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, John Knieriemen has been recognized for his performance and contributions. He has consistently been a top producer for over 14 years and is an 8-time recipient of the Teradata Winner’s Circle award. His ability to recruit and develop high-performance teams has been a hallmark of his leadership style.