Russell Benke

Russell Benke serves as the East Area Sales Director at Hammerspace since April 2025, focusing on driving growth and customer success in the Eastern U.S. Previously, Russell co-created “The Art of Discovery,” a sales methodology aimed at enhancing customer relationships through systematic information gathering. At VAST Data, Russell held roles including Americas Central Director, achieving 196% of fiscal year 2025 quota, and Americas West Managing Director, where a quota attainment of 158% and significant revenue growth were realized. Russell's career at NetApp included leading a $100M+ business for global service providers and consistently exceeding quotas in various managerial roles. Prior experience includes impactful sales positions at EMC and Canon Business Solutions, combined with a BS in Management from The University of Texas at Austin.