Christian Smith
GTM expert, Board Member and Advisor for high growth companies. Former Chief Revenue Officer @ Splunk.
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience28+ Years
Executive Overview
For more than 25 years, I've led teams that help customers use technology to drive business value. In that time, digital transformation has literally changed the world. My challenge has been helping both customers and sellers set goals, plan for the future, and focus on what they can control in an environment where change is a given. In and outside of work, I believe in treating people with dignity and respect. My passion for service comes from a long-time family commitment. I serve as an ally, mentor and sponsor, and I believe we should all work toward a more inclusive and equitable future.
Career Timeline
- TCVCurrentJul 2025–Present· 1 yr 2 mos
- Operating PartnerCurrentJul 2025–Present
- AtlassianCurrent2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent2025–Present
- Genuine CapitalCurrentJun 2024–Present· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Limited PartnerCurrentJun 2024–Present
- FeedzaiCurrentOct 2021–Present· 4 yrs 11 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentOct 2021–Present
- 2017–Jun 2025· 8 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Revenue OfficerSep 2020–Jun 2025
- SVP Global SalesJun 2019–Sep 2020
- Vice President, Sales, Americas2017–Sep 2020
- Oct 2013–2017· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Revenue OfficerOct 2014–2017
- Senior Vice President Global SalesOct 2013–Oct 2014
- Mar 2011–Oct 2013· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Group Vice President, Customer Experience - Service AutomationOct 2012–Oct 2013
- Vice President WW Sales, Optimization ServicesMar 2011–Oct 2012
- Dec 2009–Mar 2011· 1 yr 3 mos
- VP Worldwide Sales, Optimization ServicesDec 2009–Mar 2011
- Sep 1999–Dec 2009· 10 yrs 3 mos
- Vice President, Sales and MarketingSep 1999–Dec 2009
- 1998–1999· 1 yr
- Vice President, Sales and Marketing1998–1999
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Marketing, Advertising, Business
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Reports To
Christian Smith
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Complex SalesDirect SalesSaaSProduct MarketingSales ProcessE-commerceManagementNew Business DevelopmentSales ManagementSalesSolution SellingBusiness ManagementContract NegotiationContract NegotiationsCloud ComputingAccount ManagementEntrepreneurshipSalesforce.comEnterprise SoftwareStart-ups