PHD Virtual Technologies CEO and leadership

Responsible for day-to-day operations, James creates and executes growth strategies and initiatives designed to propel Delinea to the next level. James has amassed over 25 years of managerial and sales experience in guiding technology companies to accelerated, sustained growth. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and GM of Unitrends, Inc., after serving as CEO of PHD Virtual, acquired by Unitrends in 2013. Previously, he served as Vice President of worldwide sales for Idera Corporation, and was Vice President of sales at NetIQ Corporation, having come there via the acquisition of PentaSafe Security Technologies, a remote access, vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection solution provider.

I am a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record for building plans for strategy and execution that produce breakthrough revenue growth in brutally competitive marketplaces. As, Thycotic’s Chief of Staff, I serve as the right-hand person and force-multiplier to the CEO. I help coordinate and manage essential activities and build strategic plans to ensure all business functions are efficient and productive. Previously, I served as Chief Marketing Officer. Ive been blessed to work with 6 organizations before Thycotic that have sold or gone public generating $4.5B+ in shareholder value. I am the author of an Amazon best selling book published by Wiley and Audible called, Be a Startup Superstar. www.beastartupsuperstar.comI also served as Chief Customer Officer for the SugarLand Skeeters minor league professional baseball team. People tell me that I:Hire great people and turn them into successful teams.Relish challenge and change and thrive on action.Inspire teams to take on the impossible.Have the courage to make tough decisions.Have a reputation for results and execute like none other.Have a deep authentic excitement for working.Love to be accountable for results.Establish trust and give credit to others.