Sharron Beard

Sharron Beard has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Sharron is currently the Director of Marketing Operations at Forterro since May 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, where they held the role of Global Channel Marketing Operations Manager from August 2022 to May 2023, and EMEA Marketing Operations Manager from December 2020 to January 2023.

Before joining Aruba, Sharron served as the EMEAR Marketing Operations Manager at Riverbed Technology from October 2018 to December 2020. Sharron also worked at Cisco for ten years where they held various roles including Global Senior Security Marketing Operations Manager from June 2015 to October 2018, EMEAR Marketing Operations Manager from July 2013 to June 2015, Commercial Integration Manager - Partner Led Marketing - Emerging Markets from February 2011 to July 2013, and Bureau Operations Manager - Emerging & European Markets from March 2008 to February 2011.

Prior to their time at Cisco, Sharron worked as the Sales Operations Manager at SCC from January 2007 to February 2008. Sharron also gained valuable experience at Galileo International where they worked in Customer Care/CRM from April 2003 to December 2006.

Sharron started their career at Magazine Marketing Company as a Client Relations Executive from November 2002 to November 2003. Sharron also worked as an Account Director at Storecheck/Storefriendly Marketing from August 1999 to November 2002, and as an External Account Representative at Lafarge Redland Aggregates from June 1997 to August 1999. Throughout their career, Sharron has gained expertise in marketing operations, sales operations, customer care, and client relations.

Sharron Beard's education history includes several notable achievements. Sharron first attended St Mary's C of E, Datchet from 1977 to 1985. After that, they enrolled at Churchmead and pursued their studies from 1985 to 1989. During this period, they did not pursue any specific degree or field of study.

Later on, Sharron Beard attended East Berkshire College from 2001 to 2004, where they obtained a Chartered Institute of Marketing Post Graduate Diploma with a specialization in Marketing. This qualification showcases their expertise in marketing.

In 2004, Sharron Beard continued their academic journey and entered Hammersmith College where they obtained a Post Graduate Executive Diploma in Strategic Management. The focus of this program was management, reflecting their interest in strategic management.

Sharron Beard's education history clearly demonstrates their dedication to continuous learning and acquiring knowledge in various fields such as marketing and management.