Valerie Williams
@valeriewilliams1
Partnerships and alliances leader building global SaaS and AI-enabled ecosystems for enterprise growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a partnerships and global alliances leader with 20+ years building and scaling ecosystems for SaaS, data and AI-enabled platforms across EMEA, North America and APAC. I design partner programmes from zero and drive partner-sourced pipeline into multi-year, seven-figure agreements in regulated and enterprise markets.
I have built global partner ecosystems with hyperscalers, GSIs, telcos and VARs, opening new markets and delivering measurable partner-sourced revenue for mobility, smart infrastructure and digital public sector platforms. I operationalise partner programmes—tiers, incentives, co-sell plays, governance and QBRs—to make partner motions repeatable and scalable.
I have led distributed partner and cross-functional teams across multiple regions, using structured deal qualification, clear KPIs and executive stakeholder engagement to align partner activity to revenue. I have partnered with Tier 1 hyperscalers to launch Azure-based SaaS deployments and joint GTM campaigns.
I deliver high-value, qualified partner-sourced pipelines and convert them into multi-market ARR through repeatable frameworks and KPI-driven governance, with experience as Chief Growth Officer (fractional), Senior Director of Global Alliances and Director of Global Strategic Partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Growth Officer
IRIS InfraTech
Jul 2025 - Present (5 months)
Designed and executed a multi‑market partner strategy and partner playbook, building a high‑value partner pipeline with telco and GSI-sourced opportunities and enabling scalable SaaS deployments across regulated markets.
Built and scaled a global reseller and co‑sell programme for SaaS mobility and infrastructure analytics, securing APAC paid pilots and converting partner‑sourced pipeline into multi‑year ARR across multiple regions.
Led a global team driving joint business plans and co‑sell execution with ISVs and GSIs, grew partner‑sourced Azure consumption and secured a five‑year, seven‑figure Azure consumption agreement in regulated industries.
Global Enterprise Account Lead
Enlighted
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Expanded Enlighted SaaS adoption across global enterprise campuses, securing strategic wins including Microsoft’s corporate campus and establishing the platform for broader ecosystem partnerships.
Director, Business Development
Siemens
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Transitioned go‑to‑market from hardware to SaaS/platform offerings for Smart Infrastructure, establishing early co‑sell motions with hyperscalers and delivering a high‑value pipeline for digital campus and city projects.
Sr. Account Executive
ESC Automation
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 11 months)
Led SaaS transition efforts, converting 80% of service agreements to SaaS and scaling recurring revenue through SI and VAR collaboration across Canada.
Account Manager
Tyco / SimplexGrinnell
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Standardised fire safety systems across Alberta’s largest school district, securing long‑term service and upgrade contracts and stabilising recurring service revenue.
Sr. Account Executive
Siemens Building Technologies
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 11 months)
Exceeded annual sales target within six months and advanced smart campus initiatives by partnering with system integrators to deploy smart building solutions.
Training and Service Coordinator
Honeywell Industrial Solutions
Jan 2000 - Dec 2007 (7 years 11 months)
Launched and scaled Honeywell Automation College from a small training unit into a significant services revenue line through program development and operations management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Johannesburg
Honours, Production Management
Honours graduate in Production Management and scholarship recipient from the University of Johannesburg.
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Software and tools used professionally
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