Tara Francois

Tara Francois is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in solutions engineering and sales management, currently serving as Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Smartsheet since December 2017. In addition to their role at Smartsheet, Tara is a Board Member for the City of Mesa, appointed by Mayor John Giles, and has been involved with organizations like Chief and the Emerging Leaders Syndicate to promote women's leadership in executive positions. Prior experience includes senior roles at NetSuite, Winshuttle, Concur Technologies, Lawson Software, and early career positions in consultancy and accounting, showcasing a strong trajectory of success in sales enablement, account management, and operational leadership across the technology sector.