Tony Merlino

Tony Merlino is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in sales and business development within the technology sector. Currently serving as Vice President & General Manager for North America at Applause since May 2016, Merlino has held several leadership roles at the same company, including Vice President of Enterprise Sales & Business Development and Senior Director of Commercial Sales. Prior to this, Merlino held the position of VP Sales at Nexaweb and Datadog, showcasing a robust background in mobile application development and data management solutions. Merlino began a successful career in sales at community-focused companies and has a strong educational foundation from Bryant University. Recognized for exceptional growth during tenure at Applause, the company received notable accolades, including being named the "#2 IT Services and #16 fastest growing company in America for 2012" by Inc.