Austin Ayres

Austin Ayres currently serves as a Partnerships & Strategic Alliances professional at Klarity and is also a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Shellback Solutions, which focuses on enhancing digital transformation accessibility for small and medium businesses. Previous roles include leadership positions at Lakeside Software and UiPath, where Austin significantly advanced partner management strategies and global business development, achieving substantial year-over-year revenue growth. Prior experience includes a managerial role at Deloitte Consulting, where innovative digital strategies were developed for Fortune 100 clients, and extensive service as a Reserve Officer in the US Navy, where operational leadership and military training were key responsibilities. Austin holds an MBA from SMU Cox School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in History and Biology from Vanderbilt University.