John McCreary
VP of Sales - Americas
Professional Overview
John McCreary is an accomplished sales leader with extensive experience driving revenue growth and strategic account management in the cybersecurity industry. As the VP of Sales - Americas at NetWitness, he oversees the company's sales operations across North and South America, leading a high-performing team to deliver innovative security solutions to enterprise clients.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his role as VP of Sales - Americas, John is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to expand NetWitness' market share and penetration in the region. He manages a team of talented sales professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship to drive consistent sales performance and exceed revenue targets. Under John's guidance, the Americas sales team has consistently delivered double-digit year-over-year growth, solidifying NetWitness' position as a leading provider of threat detection and response solutions.
Career Progression
Prior to joining NetWitness, John held several sales leadership positions in the cybersecurity space, including Large Enterprise Account Manager at RSA Security, Territory Manager at Blue Hexagon Inc., Regional Sales Manager at Big Switch Networks, and Area Sales Director at ThreatConnect, Inc. Throughout his career, John has demonstrated a strong ability to build and nurture strategic relationships with enterprise clients, identify growth opportunities, and implement effective sales strategies to drive business results.
Academic Background
John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Enterprise sales and account management
- Cybersecurity industry knowledge
- Sales team leadership and coaching
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business development and partnership management
- Technical solution consulting and value proposition development
Professional Impact
Under John's leadership, the NetWitness sales team has consistently exceeded revenue targets, consistently achieving year-over-year growth of 15% or more. He has been instrumental in securing several high-profile enterprise contracts, including a $5 million deal with a Fortune 100 financial services firm and a $3.2 million contract with a leading healthcare provider. John's industry expertise and ability to align cybersecurity solutions with client needs have positioned him as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and IT decision-makers across the Americas.
Conclusion
With his proven track record of sales success, strategic leadership, and deep industry knowledge, John McCreary is well-positioned to continue driving the growth and market dominance of NetWitness in the Americas. His unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and his ability to foster high-performing teams make him a valuable asset to the organization and a respected leader in the cybersecurity industry.
