Joe Hold
About Joe Hold
Joe Hold is the Chief Revenue Officer at Fortanix, with a distinguished career in enterprise software and cloud computing, known for leading major IPOs and driving significant revenue growth.
Current Role as Chief Revenue Officer at Fortanix
Joe Hold currently serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Fortanix. He began his tenure at Fortanix in 2022 and is responsible for driving revenue growth, developing go-to-market strategies, and overseeing the sales organization within the United States. Fortanix is known for its data security solutions and Joe's role encompasses ensuring the alignment of sales and marketing strategies to achieve the company’s revenue targets.
Previous Experience at Mirantis
Before joining Fortanix, Joe Hold worked at Mirantis from 2020 to 2022. At Mirantis, he held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Solutions and Services. During his two-year stint, Joe was instrumental in managing solution delivery and services, which likely involved enhancing the company's cloud capabilities, focusing on enterprise software solutions, and contributing to the company's overall strategic goals.
Experience in Executive Roles at Siemens, Mendix, and Pivotal
Joe Hold's career also includes executive positions at several prominent technology companies. In 2020, he was the Vice President at Siemens Digital Industries Software for seven months. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of the Americas at Mendix from 2019 to 2020 and also as Vice President for West and Central North America at the same company. At Pivotal, Inc., he served as Executive Director of Sales and was a founding member from 2012 to 2019, tasked with driving sales and helping to establish the company's market presence.
Leadership Roles at Procom and Infonet
In the earlier stages of his career, Joe Hold was the CEO of Procom from 2006 to 2011 in California, where he led the company through key growth phases. Prior to Procom, he served as President and COO at Infonet from 1999 to 2006. Both roles underlined his capability in leading companies, managing operations, and driving revenue growth.
Educational Background
Joe Hold graduated from Widener University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also completed his high school education at West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys, where he was awarded a diploma. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in business leadership and revenue generation.