Joe Hammer

Joe Hammer is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in business development and strategic growth across various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development at United Premium Foods since May 2022, Joe focuses on increasing revenue and improving operational systems. Prior to this role, Joe was Executive Vice President of Business Development at AlefEdge, where the emphasis was on advancing private network solutions for enterprises. Joe held significant positions at Nokia as Global Alliances Director and National VP of Sales, demonstrating strong expertise in managing relationships with Fortune 100 companies and leading high-performing sales teams. Joe's military background as a Brigadier General in the Air National Guard underscores strong leadership capabilities, while earlier roles at Lucent Technologies and Pratt & Whitney showcase a foundation in strategic account management and financial analysis. Joe holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and a BS in Industrial and Management Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.