Kim Montana
VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Professional Overview
Kim Montana is an accomplished marketing and business development executive with over 20 years of experience in the payments and technology industries. As the VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Platinum Relations, she is responsible for driving strategic marketing initiatives, fostering key industry partnerships, and spearheading innovative go-to-market strategies.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role, Kim is responsible for leading the marketing and strategic partnership functions at Platinum Relations. She oversees the development and execution of comprehensive marketing plans, manages a team of marketing professionals, and collaborates closely with the executive leadership to align marketing efforts with the company's overall business objectives. Additionally, Kim is instrumental in identifying, cultivating, and maintaining strategic partnerships that contribute to Platinum Relations' growth and market presence.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Kim held various leadership roles in the payments and technology sectors. As the Strategic Partner Manager at Global Payments Integrated, she was responsible for managing key strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth through channel development initiatives. Before that, she served as the Senior Channel Strategy Manager - ISV at EVO Payments, Inc., where she was instrumental in developing and executing channel strategies to expand the company's market share and partner ecosystem.
Kim's earlier experience includes roles as a Business Development Executive - Channel at EVO Payments, Inc., Director of Operations and Director of Channel Development at RPOWER POS, and Accounts Manager at RPOWER POS. She also held front office management positions at Scottsdale Area Resorts earlier in her career.
Academic Background
Kim holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University, with a focus on Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic marketing and brand management
- Payments industry and technology ecosystem
- Channel partner program development and management
- Business development and strategic partnership cultivation
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
- Data-driven decision making and performance analysis
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Kim has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive significant business impact. At EVO Payments, Inc., she spearheaded the development and implementation of innovative channel strategies that led to a 23% increase in new partner acquisitions and a 19% year-over-year growth in revenue. As the Director of Channel Development at RPOWER POS, Kim played a pivotal role in expanding the company's partner network, resulting in a 35% increase in channel-generated revenue.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, proven leadership skills, and deep industry expertise, Kim Montana is well-positioned to continue driving exceptional results as the VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Platinum Relations. Her passion for innovation, data-driven decision making, and fostering strategic partnerships make her a valuable asset in the rapidly evolving payments and technology landscape.
