Tom Epes
Leadership Coach I Advisor l Transformation I Culture Builder I Ex-Salesforce I Ex-Microsoft I Board Member I Sales and Customer Experience
Microsoft Alumni Network•Westport, Connecticut, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExecutive Overview
Transformational software and services Executive with extensive experience in creating business and organizational strategies, opening new markets, and building high performance teams. Held multiple P & L positions with Microsoft and several startups which included extensive experience in the financial, public sector, Non Profit and Media industries. Equally adept at negotiating complex deals with large Enterprises as well as building a scalable channel lead engagement model for the Small Business segment. Demonstrated ability to sustain long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors, executive leadership, and staff of all levels. Proven skill creating and implementing turn around strategies inside both startup and mature companies. Passionate focus on operational excellence, customer retention and employee productivity. Cultivate and strengthen teams through talent acquisition, collaboration, and accountability. Change-agent with a keen business sense. Specialties: New Business Development Business Forecasting E-Commerce Business Plans Contract Negotiations Market Analysis Sales Forecasting Profit Building Restructuring Strategic Planning Team Leadership Motivation Turnarounds Interviewing Recruiting Consulting SaaS P&L Channel Development Quality Improvement
Career Timeline
- Microsoft Alumni NetworkCurrentOct 2025–Present· 1 yr
- Alumni Club Lead - NY MetroCurrentOct 2025–Present
- Startup WestportCurrentNov 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
- Mentor, Professional DevelopmentCurrentNov 2024–Present
- AI4SP.orgCurrentDec 2023–Present· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Operating AdvisorCurrentDec 2023–Present
- Sep 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Executive Officer and FounderCurrentSep 2023–Present
- PlayworksCurrentOct 2017–Present· 9 yrs
- Board MemberCurrentOct 2017–Present
- May 2014–Present· 12 yrs 5 mos
- Board MemberCurrentMay 2014–Present
- Dec 2023–Sep 2024· 9 mos
- Advisor, Strategy and OperationsDec 2023–Sep 2024
- Aug 2012–Nov 2022· 10 yrs 3 mos
- Area Vice President, North America and LATAMFeb 2022–Nov 2022
- Vice President, Sales, AreaMar 2020–Feb 2022
- Regional Vice President of SalesDec 2016–Mar 2020
- Senior Director, Customer Success, Enterprise Business UnitMar 2014–Dec 2016
- VP AMERICAS & EMEA, Commercial and SMB Segment, Customer SuccessAug 2012–Mar 2014
- Aug 2010–Aug 2012· 2 yrs
- Senior Vice PresidentAug 2010–Aug 2012
- Feb 2010–Jul 2010· 5 mos
- Independent ConsultantFeb 2010–Jul 2010
Education
BSBA
Business
Georgetown University