Gene Grochowski

Gene Grochowski has an extensive work experience in the technology industry. Gene began their career at NEC System Technologies in 1986 as a Senior Account Executive, where they managed computer product sales and provided support and training to sales personnel. In 1996, they joined Compaq Computer Corporation as a Channel Account Manager, where they managed the largest Compaq reseller relationship with Best Buy and generated over $1 billion in consumer product revenues. Gene continued their career at HP in 2002 as PSG Computer Sales Manager, overseeing computer sales activities with Best Buy. At Gateway in 2005, they served as the VP of DMR and Business Retail, where they built a sales organization and designed business plans to drive business results. At Cisco Systems in the same year, they became the Regional Sales Manager for Cisco Consumer, responsible for driving relationships with national accounts and creating business plans for Linksys home networking products. In 2013, they joined Belkin as a Senior Account Manager, managing business relationships with various retailers and focusing on driving category growth in home networking and consumer electronic product categories. Most recently, they joined Linksys in 2018 as a Senior Account Manager, leading the development of the "Professional Installation" segment and ISP/Carrier business and achieving significant revenue growth with Dish Network and Vivint Smart Home.

Gene Grochowski attended Northern Arizona University from 1979 to 1980, but it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or pursued any field of study during that time. From 1980 to 1983, they attended Ball State University and earned their Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching.