John Swanson

John Swanson is an experienced professional in strategic alliances and business development, currently serving as Global Alliances Manager at Rackspace since August 2018, where focus lies on cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships. In addition to this role, John Swanson has been the CEO of Ripple Result since December 2015, providing tailored consulting strategies to drive growth for businesses. Previous positions include VP of Channel & Strategic Alliances at SmartOSC, Global Channel Director at Kentico Software, and Director of Channel & Strategic Alliances at Ektron, where John Swanson was instrumental in expanding partner ecosystems and driving strategic growth initiatives. Other notable roles include Vice President of Business Development at iMedia Inc and a sales executive position at Computer Associates. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire.