Jesse Powell

Jesse Powell serves as the Vice President of Global Business Development at Avalara, having held various positions within the company since February 2014, including Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Business Development. Responsibilities have encompassed managing product and technology partnerships across North America, leading a team for North American technology partner management, and overseeing product strategy for e-commerce and compliance services. Prior experience includes a role as a Business Development Officer at Micro Investment Consultancy Services Limited in Nigeria, a Technical Recruiter at Prodigy Resources, and an Associate at Steamship Insurance Management Services Ltd. Jesse Powell holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed an introductory course in web development at Code Fellows.