Stephen Bates

Stephen Bates is currently serving as a Global Account Manager at Salesforce, a position he has held since 2022. His professional background includes extensive experience in enterprise sales and business development across various sectors. Prior to his role at Salesforce, Bates worked as a Business Development Executive at NAL Research Corporation and held senior positions at Oracle and Apple, where he managed significant accounts and contributed to strategic initiatives.

In addition to his corporate experience, Bates is also an Adjunct Professor for the "Hacking 4 Defense" program at James Madison University, where he shares his expertise in technology and defense systems. His military background includes serving as a Captain in the United States Army from 1991 to 1999.

Bates is a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and has earned several certifications related to project management and digital collaboration tools, particularly from Slack. He is recognized for his leadership skills and has received various honors, including the National Defense Service Medal from the US Army.1