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Ed Batt

Ed Batt


VP, Head of Sales, Optimal Blue



Professional Overview
Ed Batt is an accomplished sales executive with over 30 years of experience driving revenue growth and leading high-performing teams across the financial technology and data solutions industries. As the VP, Head of Sales at Optimal Blue, he is responsible for overseeing the company's global sales strategy, managing a team of talented sales professionals, and expanding the customer base for Optimal Blue's innovative suite of mortgage technology products.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the VP, Head of Sales at Optimal Blue, Ed is responsible for leading the company's global sales efforts and accelerating revenue growth. In this role, he has implemented data-driven sales processes, fostered a culture of collaboration and accountability, and spearheaded strategic partnerships that have resulted in a significant increase in customer acquisition and retention. Under his leadership, Optimal Blue has solidified its position as a market leader in the mortgage technology space.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Optimal Blue, Ed held several senior sales leadership roles at prominent financial technology companies. As the Executive Vice President, Global Head of Sales at RIMES Technologies, he was instrumental in driving the company's international expansion and diversifying its client portfolio. During his tenure at Bloomberg, Ed served as the Head of Sales for Enterprise Data Solutions in EMEA, as well as the Head of Sales for Bloomberg Terminals in EMEA and Latin America, where he demonstrated his ability to consistently exceed sales targets and cultivate long-term client relationships.

Academic Background
Ed holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise
  • Strategic sales leadership

  • Sales team management and development

  • Financial technology and data solutions

  • Client relationship management

  • Revenue growth and profitability optimization

  • Strategic partnerships and business development


Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Ed has demonstrated a proven track record of driving revenue growth, cultivating high-performing sales teams, and delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of clients in the financial technology and data solutions industries. His deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to client success have consistently positioned him as a trusted advisor and valued partner to the organizations he has served.

Conclusion
Ed Batt is a seasoned sales executive with a robust background in the financial technology and data solutions industries. In his current role as the VP, Head of Sales at Optimal Blue, he is leveraging his extensive industry experience, strategic leadership skills, and customer-centric approach to propel the company's growth and solidify its position as a market leader in the mortgage technology space.