Jim O'hara
About Jim O'hara
Jim O'Hara serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Stellar Cyber and has held various leadership roles in technology and nonprofit sectors. He has extensive experience in enterprise sales, fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions, and has been involved with several organizations including The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame and Father Joe's Villages.
Work at Stellar Cyber
Jim O'Hara serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Stellar Cyber, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic initiatives to enhance the company's market presence. His leadership focuses on building effective sales channels and establishing partnerships that align with Stellar Cyber's objectives.
Current Advisory Roles
O'Hara is an advisor and member of the Venture Business Committee (VBC) at The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame since 2018. He also serves as a board member at Father Joe's Villages, a role he has maintained since 2012. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to community engagement and support for entrepreneurial initiatives.
Previous Experience in Technology Sales
O'Hara has a notable history in technology sales, having worked as a Senior Director at Symantec and VERITAS Software. His experience includes leading global service provider sales and managing sales strategies. He also held the position of President and Board Member at Ecwid by Lightspeed, contributing to the company's growth prior to its acquisition.
Educational Background
Jim O'Hara studied at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing and Psychology. He furthered his education at Loyola Marymount University, where he attended business school. His academic background supports his expertise in sales and marketing strategies.
Expertise in Business Development
O'Hara has extensive experience in business development, particularly in leading successful turnarounds, fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions. He has a strong background in building direct and indirect enterprise sales channels and developing global go-to-market strategies. His ability to establish collaborative relationships with customers and industry leaders is a key aspect of his professional profile.