Jim MacDonald

James MacDonald is a creative, performance-driven sales and marketing leader with a proven track record of success in starting up, growing, and optimizing sales and marketing organizations in the technology industry.

He is recognized for his role in achieving substantial revenue growth that led to the successful sale of multiple software startups, including Solect Technology Group, Changepoint, and UXP Systems, which were all acquired by industry giants.

With a career spanning large corporate environments and small software startups, James excels in team building and has a special talent for creating high-performance teams.

His global expertise in sales and marketing spans across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America, making him a technology evangelist with a strong focus on driving revenue and surpassing business goals.

James specializes in strategic global marketing, sales operations, business development, channel management, solution sales, international sales, negotiations, demand generation, digital marketing, and global account management.

He holds a BSc in Computer Science from The University of Western Ontario and has held key positions such as Chief Revenue Officer at Coconut Software and Executive In Residence at ScaleUP Ventures Inc., among other notable roles in various organizations including those acquired by major tech companies.

His extensive background includes executive roles at companies like UXP Systems, Densify, Compuware, Changepoint, Amdocs, Platform Computing, and Digital Equipment Corporation, where he has influenced sales, marketing, and business development strategies.

James MacDonald's involvement also extends to the board level, having served on the boards of YUPP, Messagepoint, Holy Trinity School, HTS, the Canadian Film Centre, and having held key marketing positions at major tech organizations.

Throughout his career, James has showcased a talent for driving revenue growth, building and managing successful teams, and navigating negotiations and global expansion strategies, earning him a reputation as a highly accomplished leader in the technology industry.