Corey Bidmead
VP Global Channel Sales
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Professional Overview
Corey Bidmead is an accomplished sales and channel executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth and partner development initiatives for leading technology organizations. As the VP of Global Channel Sales at Fluence Technologies, he oversees the company's worldwide partner ecosystem, responsible for developing and executing channel strategies that drive revenue, expand market reach, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the VP of Global Channel Sales at Fluence Technologies, Corey is responsible for managing the company's global network of resellers, system integrators, and technology partners. He leads a team of channel sales professionals in developing and implementing innovative partner programs that optimize revenue generation, increase market share, and enhance customer satisfaction. Under Corey's leadership, Fluence's channel sales have experienced consistent year-over-year growth, contributing significantly to the company's overall success.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Fluence, Corey served as the VP of Global Channels at Vena Solutions, where he was instrumental in building a robust and high-performing partner ecosystem that helped drive the company's rapid expansion into new markets. Before that, he held the position of ASL Channel Sales at IBM, where he was responsible for managing and growing the company's channel sales activities across various product lines. Corey's early career was marked by his role as the Director of Partner Development at Clarity Systems, where he played a pivotal role in developing and executing effective channel strategies that contributed to the company's growth and market leadership.
Academic Background
Corey holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, where he specialized in Finance and Accounting.
Areas of Expertise
- Channel sales and partner program development
- Strategic planning and execution
- Revenue growth and market expansion
- Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
- Leadership and team building
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Fluence Technologies, Corey has been instrumental in forging strategic partnerships with leading global organizations, enabling the company to expand its reach and offer its innovative financial planning and analysis solutions to a wider customer base. He has also played a crucial role in driving the adoption of Fluence's platform among channel partners, resulting in significant revenue growth and increased customer satisfaction.
Conclusion
Corey Bidmead is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of success in building and scaling high-performing channel sales organizations. With his deep industry knowledge, strategic vision, and strong leadership skills, he is well-positioned to continue driving Fluence Technologies' global expansion and solidifying its position as a market leader in the financial planning and analysis software space.
