John Oudewaal

John Oudewaal is a seasoned sales executive with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as the Sr Principal Global Sales Director for GSI at Cloudflare since May 2024. Prior roles include Managing Director for US Cloud Sales and Global Cloud Channels at Fortinet, where responsibilities encompassed driving revenue growth and implementing sales plans. John also held significant leadership positions at Cisco, where expertise included managing global service provider partnerships and developing go-to-market strategies. Earlier career milestones were achieved at WebEx, Intel Corporation, and Avaya, highlighting a strong background in business development and sales management. John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from California State University, Long Beach, and a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.