Joanne Ku
About Joanne Ku
Joanne Ku is a Strategic Account Executive at SeekOut, where she focuses on empowering companies to recruit diverse talent. She has a background in business development and account management, with previous roles at Carahsoft Technology Corp., Appian Corporation, and MicroStrategy.
Current Role at SeekOut
Joanne Ku serves as a Strategic Account Executive at SeekOut, a company dedicated to enhancing recruitment processes through comprehensive data solutions. In this role, she focuses on empowering organizations to recruit diverse talent, aligning with SeekOut's mission. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing her expertise in strategic account management and talent acquisition.
Previous Experience at Carahsoft Technology Corp.
Prior to her current position, Joanne worked at Carahsoft Technology Corp. as a Government Account Representative from 2012 to 2013. During her one-year tenure in Reston, VA, she gained valuable experience in government account management, which contributed to her professional development in the technology sector.
Career at Appian Corporation
Joanne held multiple roles at Appian Corporation, starting as a Business Development professional in 2015 for ten months. She later advanced to the position of Sales Director for Broad Markets in the New York/New Jersey area, where she worked from 2016 to 2022. Her six years at Appian involved strategic sales initiatives and business development, enhancing her skills in client engagement and market strategy.
Background in Business Development
Joanne's career includes a role as a Business Development Representative at MicroStrategy from 2013 to 2014 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This experience allowed her to further develop her skills in business development and account management, laying a strong foundation for her future roles in sales and strategic account management.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Ku studied at the University of Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs and Asian Pacific American Studies. She also attended Oxford University, focusing on International Economy and Comparative Politics. Her educational background provides her with a solid understanding of global economic dynamics and political frameworks, enriching her professional expertise.