Lesley Horton, MBA

Lesley Horton, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Currently, they hold the role of Strategic Account Manager at Thought Industries, a leading B2B customer education and external learning platform. In this role, Lesley is responsible for disrupting the traditional methods of delivering learning experiences, training customers, measuring engagement, and monetizing content.

Prior to their current position, Lesley served as an Enterprise Account Executive at BlackLine from 2017 to 2021. BlackLine is a company that provides accounting and finance teams with automation, control, and visibility during the financial close process. Lesley played a crucial role in implementing their financial close suite and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Before joining BlackLine, Lesley worked as the Director of Alumni Engagement at Clemson University from 2015 to 2017, where they orchestrated and managed initiatives to foster strong relationships between the university and its alumni.

Lesley's career also includes their time as an Application Sales Manager at Oracle from 2012 to 2013, where they focused on selling application software solutions. Lesley then joined Infor as an Enterprise Software Account Executive from 2008 to 2012, specializing in Public Sector and Financial Solutions. During their tenure at Infor, Lesley achieved Circle of Excellence recognition in both 2009 and 2010 for their outstanding performance.

In addition, Lesley has gathered experience from various other companies. Lesley briefly held the position of Sales Executive at BrightDoor Systems, Inc. in 2008 and served as an Account Executive at Paychex from 2005 to 2008, successfully managing and expanding accounts. Lesley began their professional journey as a Marketing Specialist at iCat in 2004.

With their extensive expertise in strategic account management, enterprise solutions, alumni engagement, and sales, Lesley Horton is a skilled professional capable of driving positive results and making a significant impact in any organization.

Lesley Horton completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2000 to 2004. Their double major was in Sociology and History, with a minor in Political Science. In 2004, Lesley also obtained the Accredited Advisor in Insurance certification. They later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Clemson University from 2013 to 2014.