Heather Whitney

Heather Whitney is a seasoned executive leader with extensive experience in partner management and business development, currently serving as Sr. Manager of the Esri Partner Network since December 2012. At Esri, Heather oversees a global partner ecosystem of over 2,900 members, driving top-line growth through strategic partnerships. Previous roles include Federal Partners and Programs Leader, where Heather managed a team to generate annual revenue through a diverse portfolio of over 150 partners, and Partner Executive, where Heather significantly contributed to revenue generation and founded the Federal Small Business Specialty Program. Prior experience includes driving significant revenue at IBM and MicroStrategy, as well as managing training programs at Arthur Andersen and marketing initiatives at Arena Stage. Education includes an MBA from Georgetown University and a BM from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.