Roy Lauer
About Roy Lauer
Roy Lauer is a Senior Director at Mirantis, where he has worked since 2021, leading the Innovative Clients division. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as IBM, Red Hat, and VMware.
Work at Mirantis
Roy Lauer has been serving as the Senior Director of Innovative Clients at Mirantis since 2021. In this role, he has led the USA East region, focusing on growth and market share gains through the development and execution of strategic initiatives. Lauer has also fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams, removing barriers to success and empowering team members. His leadership has contributed to a high-performance culture through mentoring and coaching, enhancing the skills and expertise of his colleagues. He achieved recognition as one of the top 10 global performers in his first year and elevated to the top 5 in his second year.
Previous Experience at IBM
Roy Lauer has extensive experience at IBM, where he held multiple positions from 2000 to 2009. He began as a Senior Technical Sales Specialist and progressed to roles such as Information Management Sales Specialist, Software Account Executive, and InfoSphere Southeast Sales Leader. His tenure at IBM lasted nearly a decade, during which he developed skills in sales leadership and information management.
Experience at Red Hat and Confluent
Lauer worked at Red Hat as a Strategic Account Executive from 2014 to 2019, where he focused on strategic client relationships in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. Following his time at Red Hat, he joined Confluent as a Strategic Account Executive from 2019 to 2021. His roles in both companies contributed to his expertise in account management and client engagement.
Education and Expertise
Roy Lauer studied Business Management at the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in sales and account management across various technology companies, has equipped him with a strong foundation in business strategy and client relations.
Career Progression at VMware
Before joining Red Hat, Roy Lauer worked at VMware as a Strategic Account Executive from 2012 to 2014. In this role, he was responsible for managing key accounts and driving sales initiatives in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. His experience at VMware further solidified his capabilities in strategic sales and client management.