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Matthew Cillis

Chief Sales Officer (CSO)

Matthew Cillis, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at Bitwarden


LinkedIn: [Matthew Cillis - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcillis)

Current Role and Responsibilities


Position: Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Company: Bitwarden
Start Date: June 2023

Matthew Cillis is the Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at Bitwarden, a company specializing in security software, including an open-source password manager trusted by millions. Bitwarden, headquartered in Silicon Valley, employs approximately 108 people and was founded in 2015. As CSO, Matthew is responsible for overseeing the company's sales strategies and driving revenue growth. His role includes expanding Bitwarden's market reach and managing the sales team to align with the company’s strategic goals.

Professional Background


Matthew has a diverse background with extensive experience in sales and revenue leadership roles across technology companies. His career trajectory includes:

  • Ably

  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO): June 2022 - May 2023

  • IBM / Instana

  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO): March 2021 - March 2022

  • Chief Revenue Officer: September 2020 - March 2022

  • CloudBees

  • Vice President Sales, Americas: February 2019 - September 2020

  • Area Vice President Of Sales: February 2018 - February 2019

  • Sr. Director, Worldwide Sales Strategy & Productivity: May 2017 - February 2018

  • Splunk

  • Director of Sales: 2013 - May 2017

  • Northeast Territory Manager: Sales to State & Local Government prior to Director role

  • EMC

  • NYS Government Team Lead: January 2011 - December 2012

  • Sr. Account Executive: Date not specified - February 2011


Matthew began his career as a Project Engineer at various engineering consulting companies from 1994 to 2004, showcasing his technical background.

Educational Background


Matthew's education is comprehensive and aligns with his technical and leadership roles:
  • State University of New York Cortland

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics: 1988 - 1991

  • Clarkson University

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil and Environmental Engineering: 1991 - 1993

  • Cornell University

  • Master's Degree, Civil and Environmental Engineering: 1993 - 1994


Notable Achievements and Skills


  • Strategic Leadership: Matthew is recognized for leveraging his deep understanding of technology and data to build strategic plans and visions that contribute significantly to the companies he has been a part of.

  • Sales Excellence: His tenure across various sales roles, especially in high-growth companies like CloudBees and Splunk, highlights his ability to drive sales performance and expand market presence.

  • Team Building and Talent Acquisition: Actively involved in hiring processes, promoting growth and development within the sales teams (e.g., Bitwarden’s hiring announcements for SDRs and Sales Trainers).


Professional Interests


  • Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Through his role at Bitwarden, Matthew is engaged in promoting security software solutions.

  • Sales Development and Strategy: Evidenced by his numerous leadership roles focused on sales strategy and productivity.


Professional Network and Visibility


  • Actively shares and promotes company initiatives and career opportunities on LinkedIn, showcasing his engagement with the professional community and commitment to organizational growth.

  • Highly regarded by peers and former colleagues, as seen in LinkedIn endorsements and congratulatory posts on his career advancements.


Contact Information


  • Primary Email: m@bitwarden.com



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