Jeffrey Thomas Ballard

Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Jeffrey Thomas Ballard now holds the pivotal role of Senior Director of the Partners & Alliances Program at Aerospike. As a personification of a Global Marketing Executive, he brings an expansive reservoir of knowledge, substantial industry experience, and an exemplary level of professionalism to his position. He currently resides in Westfield, Indiana, with his wife Vicki and their two adored pet dogs. Through his visionary leadership and practical expertise, he has significantly propelled organizational advancement, augmented revenue, and widened market share, marking a notable footprint in his domain. His capability to elevate revenue and market share by introducing new products, exploring new channels, and penetrating global markets is evident. His dedication to cultivating channels and orchestrating alliances has led to the launch of innovative go-to-market partner programs that are pivotal in fostering sales development, enabling technical prowess, and stimulating demand generation. Before his tenure at Aerospike, Ballard significantly contributed as IBM's Senior Director of Partners and Alliances within their Cloud division, overseeing several landmark partner development projects. His rich professional narrative also includes a key role in market and channel development for Kofax Solutions at EOH, a South African Distributor, showcasing his adeptness in navigating the tech landscape. His engagements with leading technology firms such as Seagate Software, Symantec, FileNet, and Kofax underscore his versatile expertise and impactful collaborations.