Deshnee Naidoo Cann
About Deshnee Naidoo Cann
Deshnee Naidoo Cann serves as the Partner Program Engagement Lead at Impinj, a position she has held since 2023 in London. She has extensive experience in partner sales enablement and strategic initiatives, having previously worked at Finastra and Nedbank.
Work at Impinj
Deshnee Naidoo Cann currently serves as the Partner Program Engagement Lead at Impinj, a position she has held since 2023. Based in London, England, she focuses on driving the partner go-to-market strategy to unlock new markets and segments within the Global Partner Ecosystem team. Her role involves developing strategic initiatives that enhance partner engagement and support the growth of the partner pipeline.
Previous Experience at Finastra
Before joining Impinj, Deshnee Naidoo Cann worked at Finastra for two years, from 2021 to 2023. She held the role of Global Partner Sales Enablement Manager, where she was responsible for promoting and developing strategic initiatives for sales teams and partners. Prior to this position, she served as Demand Generation Enablement Manager at Finastra from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the company's partner sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
Deshnee Naidoo Cann holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She furthered her education by completing a Global MBA at the London School of Business and Finance from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she studied Neurolinguistics Programming at Action Factory Coaching & NLP Academy in 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in partner engagement and sales enablement.
Background in Banking
Deshnee Naidoo Cann has a background in banking, having worked at Nedbank in various roles. From 2014 to 2017, she was the Regional Channel Sales Manager, focusing on sales strategies. She also served as the New Business Commercial Banking Manager from 2012 to 2013 and worked in Digital Innovation in 2018. Her experience in banking has contributed to her understanding of strategic initiatives and partnership development.
Achievements in Partner Engagement
In her career, Deshnee Naidoo Cann developed an innovative engagement playbook aimed at scaling partnerships by building a robust partner pipeline engine. This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing partner relationships and driving growth within the organizations she has worked for. Her strategic approach has been instrumental in promoting successful partnerships.