SAPinsider Builds on Strong Growth With Addition of David Southwick as Chief Sales Officer

BOSTON, February 24, 2020 (Newswire.com) - SAPinsider, the world’s largest and fastest-growing independent membership organization of SAP professionals with more than 350,000 members, announced global growth leader David Southwick as the company’s Chief Sales Officer. In his new role, Southwick will bring his proven track record of driving revenue for growth-oriented companies to continue the strong growth of SAPinsider Member Success, global events, and member services for the rapidly growing global SAPinsider community.

“The addition of David Southwick to our team reflects SAPinsider’s commitment to investing in global leaders. His expertise will ensure the best experience in the fastest-growing community of SAP professionals worldwide. He will bring our Member Success program to the next level, delivering excellence in events and member services to our global membership,” said SAPinsider President and CEO Jamie Bedard.

In joining SAPinsider as Chief Sales Officer, David Southwick brings his extensive expertise leading global growth-oriented companies. Southwick is a proven executive with over 25 years of experience, building community, driving results, and creating excellent work cultures for growth companies, including turnarounds, startups, SAAS models, and established companies. He is a high-energy, results-orientated leader with a track record for building companies, developing sales cultures, driving growth, and hiring and retaining top talent.

His previous experience includes leading the growth of Reputation Institute from a 20-year-old consulting company to a product-based offering, resulting in 100% growth in 2.5 years. He was a key leader for Forrester Research's growth from a startup to a successful IPO, and an eventual billion-dollar market cap. Also, Southwick led the Aberdeen Group as the turnaround COO, which resulted in 20M of growth in 30 months that resulted in a successful acquisition by Harte Hanks.

“I am excited to join the team leading this exceptional global community,” Southwick said. “The SAPinsider members are centrally important to companies worldwide, and our Member Success program provides endless opportunities to help them enhance their skillset across events and online resources. We will provide value at every interaction within the community. We will be focused on ensuring the best experience in meeting their needs across all touchpoints and continuing the strong growth in the community.”

About SAPinsider

SAPinsider comprises the largest and fastest-growing SAP membership group worldwide, with more than 350,000 members across 45 countries. It provides SAP professionals with invaluable information, strategic guidance, and road-tested advice, through events, magazine articles, blogs, podcasts, interactive Q&As, benchmark reports and webinars. SAPinsider is committed to delivering the latest and most useful content to help SAP users maximize their investment and leading the global discussion on optimizing technology.

Source: SAPinsider