Dorothy Farris


Dorothy is a senior consultant for AchieveUnite focusing on Partner Strategies, Programs and Enablement driving partner growth, improved partner experience and new revenue opportunities for vendors.

Prior to AchieveUnite, she recently retired as Vice President, US Sales SLED for Veeam Software. In this role, she was responsible for developing this market segment by driving revenue, building strong customer relationships, implementing comprehensive channel strategies, and overseeing an industry leading sales team focused on the SLED marketplace.  Before Veeam’s industry segmentation, she served as Vice President, Sales for the US.

With over 35 years of sales leadership experience in high technology and as one of the pioneer saleswoman in this area, she is the recipient of numerous awards and recognition including CRN’s “Women of the Channel” and by Fortune magazine as a “super savvy  salesman.”

Dorothy is very involved in the not-for-profit world and is Trustee Emeritus of Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School where she served as its board chair for six years. She also sits on the board of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and the TCS Education board. Her board involvement also extends to Rochester Institute of Technology as a member of the President’s RoundTable.

Education


  • Bachelor of Arts and Science in Business, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Associate’s Degree in Mathematics, Rochester Institutes of Technology

Areas of Expertise


  • Partner Strategies
  • Partner Programs and Enablement
  • Partner Experience and Growth
  • Vendor Revenue Growth