Mike Gray

Senior Vice President, Head of Sales

Professional Overview
Mike Gray is an accomplished sales executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial services and technology industries. As the Senior Vice President and Head of Sales at Acxiom, he leads a high-performing team responsible for driving revenue growth and fostering strategic customer relationships. With a proven track record of success, Mike leverages his deep industry expertise and exceptional sales acumen to deliver transformative solutions that empower his clients' business objectives.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In his current role as Senior Vice President and Head of Sales at Acxiom, Mike is responsible for overseeing the company's sales strategy and execution across the financial services sector. He leads a team of skilled sales professionals, guiding them to consistently exceed revenue targets and achieve exceptional customer satisfaction. Under Mike's leadership, Acxiom has solidified its position as a trusted partner for financial institutions seeking innovative data-driven solutions to enhance their operations and customer experiences.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Mike held several leadership positions within the financial services industry, including Vice President of Sales for FRMS Payments at Fiserv and Financial Services Sales Leader at Acxiom. In these roles, he demonstrated a keen ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities, resulting in significant revenue growth and client retention. Mike's early career experience includes sales positions at May & Speh and Donnelley Marketing, where he honed his consultative selling skills and developed a deep understanding of the financial services landscape.

Academic Background
Mike holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial services sales and account management

• Data-driven solutions for financial institutions

• Strategic planning and execution

• Team leadership and talent development

• Consultative selling and client relationship management

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Acxiom, Mike has played a pivotal role in securing several high-profile client engagements, including a transformative data integration and analytics project for a top-10 U.S. bank. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in positioning Acxiom as a trusted partner for financial institutions seeking to harness the power of data and analytics to drive operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience.

Conclusion
With his extensive industry expertise, demonstrated sales leadership, and commitment to client success, Mike Gray is poised to continue driving Acxiom's growth and innovation in the financial services sector. His passion for solving complex business challenges and his ability to build lasting partnerships make him a valuable asset to both his organization and his clients.