He currently serves as the global account director of Salesforce Inc., where he is part of the team managing Salesforce's strategic partnership with Bank of America, one of its top 10 global accounts.
MIAMI, FL, December 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Karl M. Hudson has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Hudson is a distinguished professional in the field of account management, relationship selling and account expansion. He currently serves as the global account director of Salesforce Inc., where he is part of the team managing Salesforce's strategic partnership with Bank of America, one of its top 10 global accounts. Specializing in enhancing technology and client servicing capabilities, including leveraging AI to drive innovation. Proven expertise in fostering trusted relationships that facilitate transformative discussions around long-term strategies, spanning three-, five-, and ten-year horizons. Focused on guiding clients through go-to-market strategies, launching new Salesforce solutions, and modernizing technical infrastructures to deliver impactful business outcomes.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Hudson was a strategic account executive at WalkMe from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure there, he honed his skills in managing complex client relationships and driving strategic initiatives to simplify technology usage. He also served as the global enterprise accounts director at RingCentral Inc. from 2016 to 2019, where he became the company's first strategic representative to operate outside the United States and secured its first international million-dollar deal.
Mr. Hudson's career trajectory includes significant experience at Oracle, where he worked from 2011 to 2016. Initially serving as a customer relationship management (CRM) consultant from 2011 to 2012, he transitioned to work in customer experience field sales from 2012 to 2016. It was during this period that he achieved one of his most notable accomplishments by negotiating a substantial multi-million-dollar contract with E*TRADE. This achievement marked his first major deal in the United States and gave him a significant footing for his storied career in the American market.
Mr. Hudson's academic background includes an Associate of Science in computer applications and business administration from the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, which he earned in 1994. He also spent a significant 15-year tenure honing his management and leadership skills while running a construction company alongside his father. Further to that he has achieved Certificate: The Science of Behavior & Mind, Trinity College Dublin, School of Psychology. (2011) Certification in Sales Practice, Dublin Institute of Technology in association with Oracle. (2012).
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Hudson is actively involved in civic-minded organizations. He has been the founder and chief executive officer of HUDSON Mentoring since 2022, where he focuses on supporting individuals with valuable skills but limited access to professional networks. He also serves on the board of advisors for the customer experience program at Ithaca College and has been a member of the board of trustees and chief financial officer at Spandow House since 2021.
Mr. Hudson has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named to the President's Club for two years and earning titles such as Strategic Representative of the Year and Strategic Representative of the Quarter multiple times. With the aim of guiding future generations toward success, he has also shared his knowledge and expertise as a speaker at Florida International University.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Mr. Hudson is passionate about mentorship and wants to support veterans transitioning into civilian life by helping them utilize their strengths to find new career paths. His dedication to helping others extends to individuals from his hometown who possess significant skills but lack access to professional networks. Through these efforts, he seeks to make a meaningful impact beyond his current role at Salesforce Inc., potentially expanding his responsibilities by taking on additional banks while continuing to excel in his field.
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