Seth Pederson
About Seth Pederson
Seth Pederson serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Vantage Data Centers, a position he has held since 2022. With over 25 years of experience in the data center, cloud, telecom, and security sectors, he has a proven track record in building successful sales teams and closing significant transactions.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Seth Pederson has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Vantage Data Centers since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and initiatives within the organization. Prior to this position, he held the role of Vice President of Sales at Vantage Data Centers from 2018 to 2022, where he demonstrated expertise in closing large-scale data center leases. His tenure at Vantage Data Centers highlights his commitment to driving sales performance and achieving significant business growth.
Education and Expertise
Seth Pederson studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the Foster School of Business. He also participated in the Executive Leadership Program at the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his more than 25 years of experience in the data center, cloud, telecom, and security sectors.
Background
Before joining Vantage Data Centers, Seth Pederson held various leadership roles at Level 3 Communications, including Vice President of North American Wholesale Sales and Vice President/General Manager of Enterprise Sales. He also served as Senior Vice President of Sales at Cologix, Inc. His career began at Equant, where he worked as an Account Director. Throughout his career, he has built significant business ventures, including a billion-dollar business at Level 3 Communications.
Achievements
Seth Pederson has a proven track record of success in sales leadership. He successfully led a 200 percent attainment in strategic hyperscale sales at Cologix, Inc. Additionally, he closed billions in data center leases during his tenure at Vantage Data Centers. His entrepreneurial skills are evident in his ability to build a $300 million dollar business from the ground up at Level 3 Communications. Pederson emphasizes the importance of creating cohesive teams and advocates for a drama-free culture with transparent communication.