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Will Forsyth
Director of Capital Formation
Will Forsyth is a finance professional with extensive experience in sales, strategy, operations, and marketing. He currently serves as the Director of Sales & Capital Introduction at FalconX, a position he has held since April 2022.1
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Forsyth held several notable positions:
- Global Sales Director at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from July 2020 to April 2022
- Enterprise Account Executive for Financial Institutions at IBM from January 2017 to June 2020
- Account Executive for FinTech at IBM from January 2015 to December 2016
During his time at AWS, he sold cloud and infrastructure services resulting in over $108 million in closed/committed business globally.1
Education
Forsyth has a strong educational background:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
- Bachelor of Science in Finance, Marketing, and Philosophy from Boston College's Carroll School of Management
Skills and Certifications
He holds several certifications, including:
- Leadership Development Program from Harvard Business School
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Swap Associated Person certification from the National Futures Association
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Forsyth has demonstrated a track record of success:
- At IBM, he achieved 238% quota attainment in 2019, 92% in 2018, and 303% in 2017
- He led the closure of the largest Cloud Pak for Data deal globally while at IBM
- At AWS, he piloted blockchain engagement and implementation with the largest private company in the world
Will Forsyth's diverse experience in sales, strategy, and finance, combined with his educational background and certifications, positions him as a skilled professional in the capital formation and financial technology sectors.1