Grant Challenger

Grant Challenger is an experienced technology executive with a diverse background in sales and business development across various prominent companies. Currently serving as the Director of Emerging Technology at Wind River since May 2025, Grant previously held the role of Director of Sales and Business Development at SUSE. With a significant tenure at VMware, Grant excelled as the Director of Edge Computing, developing go-to-market strategies and leading customer acquisition in key verticals. Prior experiences include leadership positions at Dell Technologies, Akorri Networks, ComBrio, AXEDA Systems, and Dataware, where Grant consistently drove revenue growth and strategic partnerships. Grant holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Penn State University.