Katrina Laslett
Sales Director - Public Sector, United Kingdom
Professional Overview
Katrina Laslett is an accomplished sales and account management executive with over 15 years of experience driving growth and strategic partnerships in the public sector and enterprise technology markets. As the Sales Director for the Public Sector at Proact IT UK, she leads a team of top-performing sales professionals and oversees the delivery of innovative IT solutions to government agencies and other public organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Sales Director - Public Sector at Proact IT UK, Katrina is responsible for developing and executing the company's sales strategy within the public sector. She leads a high-performing team in securing new business, managing key client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex IT infrastructure and cloud-based solutions. Under her leadership, Katrina's team has consistently exceeded revenue targets and strengthened Proact's position as a trusted technology partner to government entities.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Katrina held several senior sales and account management positions, including Regional Vice President - Account Management at Sungard Availability Services, where she oversaw enterprise, public sector, and system integrator accounts. She has also served as the Sales & Marketing Director at The RANt Group, Head of Major Customers at Daisy Group and Alternative Networks plc, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of the IT services and telecommunications industries.
Academic Background
Katrina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Exeter, where she graduated with honors. She has also completed various professional development programs in sales leadership, strategic account management, and public sector procurement.
Areas of Expertise
- Public sector sales and account management
- IT infrastructure and cloud-based solutions
- Strategic partnership development
- Team leadership and performance management
- Consultative selling and client relationship building
- Public sector procurement and tendering processes
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Katrina has demonstrated a track record of driving revenue growth, securing high-value contracts, and delivering exceptional customer service. She has played a key role in several major public sector initiatives, including the implementation of a secure cloud-based infrastructure for a large government agency and the successful migration of a national health organization to a hybrid IT environment.
Conclusion
With her extensive industry experience, strong leadership skills, and deep understanding of the public sector, Katrina Laslett is well-positioned to continue driving Proact IT UK's success in the rapidly evolving IT services landscape. Her unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and her ability to navigate complex procurement processes make her a valuable asset to both her organization and its public sector clients.
