Ruth Protpakorn, PhD
About Ruth Protpakorn, PhD
Ruth Protpakorn, PhD, serves as the Regional Vice President for Southeast Asia and Greater China at FullStory, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries, including significant positions at Salesforce and ServiceMax.
Current Role at FullStory
Ruth Protpakorn serves as the Regional Vice President for Southeast Asia and Greater China Region at FullStory. She has held this position since 2023, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives in these key markets. In her role, she leads a diverse team of Strategic, Enterprise, Commercial, and Growth Account Executives, focusing on driving revenue growth. Protpakorn is responsible for building executive relationships and delivering value-driven presentations to clients.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Prior to her current role, Protpakorn worked at Salesforce as a Regional Sales Director from 2021 to 2023 and as a Regional Enterprise Account Director from 2019 to 2021. She has also held various positions at ServiceMax - From GE Digital, including Practice Lead for Asia-Pacific and Director of Channel Alliances. Her experience includes managing teams and closing significant deals, demonstrating her capability in sales leadership.
Educational Background
Ruth Protpakorn holds a PhD in Sustainable Enterprises from Penn State University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She also earned two MBAs from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, specializing in International Management and International Business with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science from Chulalongkorn University.
Research and Analytical Experience
Protpakorn has a background in research and analysis, having worked as a Research Manager at Penn State University from 2006 to 2010 and as a Research Analyst at McGraw-Hill for eight months in 2005 to 2006. Her analytical skills have contributed to her success in various roles, enabling her to effectively evaluate markets and drive strategic decisions.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
In her professional roles, Ruth Protpakorn demonstrates cross-functional leadership by facilitating collaboration across multiple teams, including Pre-Sales, Marketing, Partner Management, Product, Customer Success, and Professional Services. She has a proven track record of evangelizing new markets, negotiating contracts, and orchestrating efforts to close deals, showcasing her ability to lead diverse teams throughout the sales cycle.