René Hefner

René Hefner is an accomplished professional in Sales Enablement with extensive experience across various leading organizations. Currently serving as Head of Sales Enablement at Grab, René transformed a small team into a robust function across six countries. Prior roles include Head of Field Enablement for AWS in ASEAN, where strategic priorities for sales productivity were established, and Head of Sales Readiness for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions in APAC, driving partnerships with senior stakeholders. Previous experience spans leadership positions at Getty Images, with notable success in transitioning CRM systems and enhancing sales training, as well as founding Freeguide, a travel and event guide. A 17-time award-winning graphic designer, René has also owned a creative advertising agency and has an educational background in graphic design and language studies.