Heather Smith

Heather Smith currently serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales for UKI Commercial Sales at Okta, a leading independent identity provider that offers secure connectivity through the Okta Identity Cloud. Prior to this role, Heather held various sales leadership positions at LinkedIn, including Senior Sales Manager for UK Enterprise Business, where leadership of a global team focused on optimizing outcomes for multinational clients. Heather also has extensive experience at Salesforce as a Global Account Manager, managing stakeholder relationships for top-tier clients and ensuring customer satisfaction. Earlier in the career, significant contributions were made at IBM in various sales roles, ranging from Client Executive for Global Accounts in Financial Services to Software Sales Manager overseeing diverse teams and industry verticals. Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Management from Aston University, further complemented by educational experiences at Boston University and London Business School.