Clay Pernell

Clay Pernell has extensive experience in sales and business development, currently serving as Vice President of Strategic Accounts at TRACOM Group since 2019, where partnerships are built with strategic clients globally to enhance employee development. Previously, Clay worked as Vice President of Sales at The Center for Leadership Studies, leading sales for a global leadership training organization, and held the same title at ASPE Training, focusing on training and consulting solutions. Earlier roles include Regional Sales Manager at EBSCO Publishing, where business opportunities were developed across the Southeastern United States, and Director of North American Sales at Thomson Reuters, where a national sales team was led to drive revenue growth. Clay's career began as Regional Vice President & General Manager at Carlyle and Company, overseeing sales and operations in the Southeast. Clay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.