LESLEY C. PEERY
Valleyford,WA
Summary
Transformational leader with deep experience scaling global operations, driving revenue growth, and delivering measurable impact across SaaS, cybersecurity, and education technology markets. Proven success leading international delivery organizations, building partner ecosystems, and deploying AI-enabled operational models that improve efficiency, customer outcomes, and profitability. Expert at guiding companies through mergers, restructuring, and strategic pivots with minimal disruption. Recognized for building high-performing teams, integrating complex product and service portfolios, and aligning cross-functional initiatives to corporate strategy. Trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards with a consistent record of accelerating growth, improving margins, and strengthening customer and partner relationships.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Delivery Operations & Professional Services
VikingCloud
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Lead global organization of 180+ across Managed Security Services, Managed Compliance Services, and Managed Security Testing; achieved record performance against company objectives.
- Drove record net recurring revenue and accelerated renewal cycles through operational optimization and process redesign.
- Integrated product and service lines from five acquired companies into a unified global delivery model.
- Increased utilization 8–10% across three divisions, directly improving margins and P&L performance.
- Implemented centralized CRM governance, KPIs, and dashboards to enhance forecasting, transparency, and operational visibility.
- Scaled delivery through automation, AI-enabled workflows, and offshore resource strategy.
- Designed certification inventory framework (ASV, CISSP, CISM, CPP) to maintain compliance and mitigate skill-gap risk.
- Partnered with product, engineering, and sales to align service innovation with customer needs and market opportunities.
Vice President, Global Channels & Strategic Partnerships
Anthology
Boca Raton, FL
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Rebuilt global channel program, driving 81% revenue growth and increasing channel contribution to 39% of total company revenue, while reducing AR by $4M.
- Expanded partner ecosystem by 25% YoY, unlocking new markets and revenue streams.
- Designed partner analytics and health model, improving forecasting accuracy and surfacing actionable insights.
- Led integration of service lines and personnel in partnership with the Integration Management Office.
- Managed all motions of Microsoft and AWS partnerships (Cosell, GTM, Product, Customer), achieving record performance across all KPIs.
- Delivered double-digit YoY growth in Cosell revenue with Microsoft and AWS.
- Launched five new products into the channel portfolio, driving 22% first-year sales growth.
- Redesigned deployment processes for finance, HCM, and payroll solutions, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships
StraighterLine
Baltimore, MD
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Delivered 25% YoY growth, contributing to a successful company sale at nearly 7× valuation.
- Led sales and customer success teams that exceeded targets annually.
- Built industry’s first high-school market offering with zero development cost.
- Secured accreditor and Title IV approval—the first for an alternative education provider.
- Positioned StraighterLine as the only alternative provider in the Competency-Based Education Network.
SVP, Sales, Marketing & Product
Regent Education
Frederick, MD
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Grew ARR from $3M to $15M, consistently exceeding sales and marketing goals.
- Captured 22% of the North American CBE market through new product innovation.
- Designed and launched new products contributing 20% of first-year revenue.
- Played key role in raising $20M in venture capital from new and existing investors.
Regional Director, Student Finance
DeVry University
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Highest-performing region for 10 consecutive quarters; delivered top national customer satisfaction scores.
- Reduced accounts receivable by 40% through new training, procedures, and controls, with zero audit findings.
Director, Product Management
ELM Resources
Oakland, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Launched company’s first school-based revenue-generating product.
- Led sales strategy, training, enablement, and collateral development.
- Developed diversification strategy approved by Deloitte and the board.
VP, Product Development & Business Development
Wachovia Education Finance
Rancho Cordova, CA
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Delivered seven new revenue-generating products producing $90M in incremental revenue.
- Implemented national guarantor strategy reducing operating costs by 3% and loan fees by 1%.
- Grew PLUS loan program from 7% to 40% growth, generating $10M in first-year incremental revenue.
- Increased e-signature adoption from 45% to 80% through UX and process redesign.
Manager, Client Solutions
EdFund
Rancho Cordova, CA
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Grew new territory from $0 to $100M in year one and to $200M in year two.
- Ranked #1 producing region for five consecutive years.
- Led initiative enabling EdFund to become the first guarantor to offer indebtedness summary letters.
Loan Coordinator
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Designed first automated Title IV loan transaction process, reducing staffing needs from 7 to 2 while volume grew from $36M to $75M.
- Appointed to two national advisory councils supporting federal loan automation.
Personal Banker
Bank of America
Pullman, WA
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Consistently exceeded sales goals and earned regional customer service recognition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Business
Washington State University
Master of Education - undefined
01.2026
Skills
- Global Operations Leadership
- Sales Leadership & GTM Strategy
- Revenue Growth & P&L Ownership
- AI-Enabled Delivery & Scaling
- M&A Integration & Organizational Design
- Partner Ecosystem Development
- Cross-Functional Alignment
- Executive Communication & Board Engagement
Core Leadership Strengths
- Global Operations Leadership
- Sales Leadership & GTM Strategy
- Revenue Growth & P&L Ownership
- AI-Enabled Delivery & Scaling
- M&A Integration & Organizational Design
- Partner Ecosystem Development
- Cross-Functional Alignment
- Executive Communication & Board Engagement
Personal Information
Title: GLOBAL OPERATIONS, SALES & PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Delivery Operations & Professional Services
VikingCloud
01.2023 - Current
Vice President, Global Channels & Strategic Partnerships
Anthology
01.2020 - 01.2023
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships
StraighterLine
01.2016 - 01.2020
SVP, Sales, Marketing & Product
Regent Education
01.2012 - 01.2016
Regional Director, Student Finance
DeVry University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Director, Product Management
ELM Resources
01.2008 - 01.2010
VP, Product Development & Business Development
Wachovia Education Finance
01.2003 - 01.2008
Manager, Client Solutions
EdFund
01.1998 - 01.2003
Loan Coordinator
Washington State University
01.1994 - 01.1998
Personal Banker
Bank of America
01.1989 - 01.1992
Master of Education - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - English & Business
Washington State University