As the Vice President of Global Sales at Shopify, I lead a team sales professionals, solutions engineers and customer success managers around the world, driving the growth and adoption of Shopify's unified commerce platform and solutions for customers worldwide. I am responsible for developing and executing the global sales strategy, overseeing the sales operations and performance, and building strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders.With over 28 years of sales and business development experience, I have a proven track record of delivering customer success and satisfaction, as well as driving innovation and transformation in various industries and markets. I have expertise in AI, Learning, Security, Compliance, Collaboration and Cloud Solutions, and have led new business development areas with partners and acquisitions in these domains. I have also deep industry knowledge in Public Sector, Non-profit, Healthcare, Retail, and Manufacturing, having worked with leading organizations and governments in these sectors. My mission is to empower merchants and entrepreneurs with the best tools and services to succeed in the digital economy.