Lou Gallops

Vice President of Channel Enablement at GFI Software

Lou Gallops has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Starting from their earliest role as a Store Manager at Alltel Wireless in 2003, they progressed to become a Regional Sales Manager at Hargray Communications in 2005.

Lou then joined Ultimate Entertainment as a Marketing Manager in 2007, where they managed web design and content for music venues, provided graphic design services, and oversaw a team of marketing interns and distribution channels.

In 2011, Gallops moved to GFI Software, where they held multiple positions. Lou began as an Inside Software Sales Representative and later transitioned to a Channel Sales Manager role. Here, they provided sales, training, and support to reseller and distribution partners, exceeding KPI requirements. Gallops then became the Director of Distribution - North America, managing sales pipelines through distributor partnerships and directing marketing initiatives. Finally, they served as the Vice President of Channel Sales, Americas, leading channel sales teams, maintaining relationships with partners, and overseeing marketing plans and initiatives.

Gallops continued to advance their career and moved to N-able in 2021, where they held the position of Director of Channel. Lou built a team to manage indirect revenue through distribution and reseller partners, led the reorganization of the reseller program, and collaborated with marketing teams on digital marketing campaigns and lead generation activities.

More recently, in 2022, Gallops worked as a Distribution and Partner Channels Consultant at IndirectEdge Consulting, and in 2023, they hold the position of Vice President of Channel Enablement at GFI Software.

Lou Gallops obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from North Carolina State University, where they studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they attended the International School Manila from 1995 to 1997, but did not complete a specific degree or field of study during that time.

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Timeline

  • Vice President of Channel Enablement

    February, 2023 - present

  • Vice President of Channel Sales, Americas

    January, 2020

  • Director of Distribution - North America

    April, 2016

  • Channel Sales Manager

    March, 2013

  • Inside Software Sales

    July, 2011