Dean Thompson

Dean Thompson is a senior business, sales, and technical executive with a focus on solving security, privilege, and identity management challenges for customers in cloud and on-premise systems while maintaining profitability.

He has a track record of working with major retail, finance, healthcare, government, and technology firms to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance security postures through effective communication and problem-solving.

Dean excels at leading teams, motivating personnel, and driving successful outcomes by aligning organizations with strategic goals and executing on innovative ideas.

His expertise includes software and SaaS sales, retail systems, distributed networks, sales operations, sales enablement, technical field management, and product launch in security, identity management, and systems management domains.

Dean is skilled in contract negotiation, licensing, services, reseller agreements, OEM sales, business development, software renewals, professional services, technical support, and customer success. He has managed private equity and public companies, contributing to two successful exits.

Education: Dean studied Management Information Systems at Bowling Green State University.

Notable positions: Chief Growth/Customer Officer at HungerRush, Former Chief Executive Officer at Thompson Strategy Group LLC, Former SVP of Customer Experience at Centrify Corporation, Former Vice President Technical Services at Centrify Corporation, Former Director Technical Services, NA at Centrify Corporation, Former Sr. Director Sales Engineering & Operations at NetIQ Corporation, Former Senior Manager Consulting Services at Berish & Associates.