John J Balena

John J Balena is a seasoned professional in strategic sales and business development, currently serving as Senior Director of Strategic Account Sales for the Texas Region at Ping Identity since January 2024. Prior experience includes a role as Major Account Executive at ForgeRock, which merged with Ping Identity, and multiple leadership positions at CloudBees, focusing on compliance and strategic partnerships. Balena has contributed to several companies as a board member and advisor, including Graylog, Cosine Additive Manufacturing Systems, and Capsenta. As a private investor, Balena has been involved with ITinvolve and other technology firms, while previously holding executive roles such as Chief Revenue Officer at Introspex and ComposableIT. Balena holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Penn State University.