Lizzy Forward

Lizzy Forward is an accomplished professional with robust experience in cybersecurity and sales, notably as the Worldwide IAM Technical Sales Leader at IBM from October 2019 to June 2021, where expertise in IBM Security Verify facilitated identity access management solutions. Prior to this role, Lizzy engaged clients as a Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer, managing pre-sales activities and product presentations. Participation in the IBM Summit Program underscored a commitment to consultative selling and technical mastery, earning the Top Gun award for excellence. Lizzy also coordinated fundraising events for HackCville, advancing entrepreneurial initiatives for female founders, and served as a Technical Program Manager at Yext, optimizing web presence for major corporations. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UVA McIntire School of Commerce and a study abroad experience at Università Bocconi.