Kris Richardson

Kris Richardson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and partner enablement, currently serving as the Sr. Director of Sales and Partner Enablement at Apptio, an IBM Company since June 2016. In this role, Kris leads a global team focused on enhancing the efficiency of sales tools and enablement programs to improve win rates and quota attainment. Prior experience includes positions at Veritas Technologies LLC and Symantec, where Kris drove sales effectiveness programs and managed enablement for technical sales organizations. Kris also held leadership roles at GeoLearning, Emerson, and Nextel Partners, developing comprehensive training and enablement programs. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in Adult Education with a focus on Instructional Design and degrees in Spanish and Pre-Med from Central College.