Laurie Powers

Laurie Powers is the Senior Director of Corporate Events at OpenText, where she plays a pivotal role in leading key corporate programs. With a robust background in strategic communications, enterprise marketing, and corporate partnerships, she has extensive experience working with Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and non-profits. Her expertise spans various sectors, including AI/ML, cybersecurity, software technology, and cloud computing.

Powers has a proven track record of translating organizational goals into effective go-to-market strategies that enhance revenue opportunities and customer success. She has successfully driven partnerships and stakeholder engagement with over 500 leading corporations, including major names like AWS, Microsoft, and Google. Her career highlights include significant roles at companies such as IBM, PwC, and Deltek, where she contributed to substantial revenue growth and strategic initiatives.12