Rory Stern

Rory Stern is an experienced executive in sales and business development, currently serving as the Vice President and Head of EMEA at CHEQ, a leader in Go To Market Security, since March 2023. Previously, Rory held the position of Head of Northern Europe at Asana from February 2022 to March 2023, where the focus was on orchestrating team workflows. Rory’s career includes roles as Managing Director for the UK/I and Nordic regions at CybelAngel, contributing to digital risk protection, and serving as Investor and Advisor for Backbone PLM and PhoneWagon. Notably, during tenure at Yext from 2013 to 2020, Rory was integral in launching the company’s operations in Europe, significantly expanding the team and revenue. Rory’s early career included positions in sales and account management at companies like Liberty Media and Cognitive Match, demonstrating a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets. Academic credentials include a B.A. in Mass Communication and Spanish from Arizona State University and studies at Universitat d'Alacant.