Kevin Samson
GTM Mistral AI
ex-New Relic, Inc.My decade-plus journey through Salesforce, New Relic, Lacework, Grafana, and Snowflake has built more than just sales expertise—it's created a unique understanding of how enterprise technology adoption transforms entire industries.
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Now, as Founder of FinData Collective, I've assembled a network of C-level and VP-level financial services executives who shape technology decisions across the sector. What makes me different: While others sell to executives, I build communities that connect them. FinData Collective has become the premier forum where financial services leaders collaborate on data strategy, creating pipeline and partnerships that benefit the entire ecosystem. Proven Leadership Track Record: - Community Building:Founded FinData Collective - connecting 200+ C-level/VP financial services executives - Generated quality pipeline through strategic networking and thought leadership - Built industry influence beyond traditional sales metrics Revenue Excellence: - 115%+ quota achievement as Peak Performer at Salesforce, NewRelic, Snowflake - FSI specialist at Snowflake, transforming how banks approach data strategy - Cross-platform expertise spanning observability, security, analytics, and data cloud Strategic Vision: - AI-ready sales professional understanding intersection of AI and financial services - Network-driven growth philosophy that scales beyond individual performance - Community leadership skills proven through successful platform creation 2026 Leadership Vision As AI transforms enterprise sales, the most successful leaders will be those who combine deep industry relationships with strategic technology understanding. My unique combination of multi-platform experience, proven community building, and C-level financial services network positions me to lead AI sales organizations targeting enterprise markets. Ready to bring this approach to your AI organization: ✓ Build and lead high-performance sales teams in emerging AI markets ✓ Leverage established C-level networks for strategic partnerships and pipeline ✓ Drive go-to-market strategies for AI solutions in regulated industries ✓ Scale community-driven sales approaches that create sustainable competitive advantages Core Philosophy: The future of enterprise sales isn't just about products—it's about building ecosystems where customers, partners, and vendors collaborate to solve complex business challenges. AI amplifies this approach. Currently building FinData Collective while preparing for AI sales leadership opportunities in 2026
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- MISTRAL AIJOB
- GTM Lead, Canada8M
GTM Lead, Canada
Mistral AI
- SNOWFLAKEJOB
- Strategic Account Executiv…1Y
Strategic Account Executive - FSI/Banking
Snowflake
Leading data-to-AI transformation initiatives while building strategic executive networks in financial services. Achieved overachievements +130% FY 26 Community Leadership & Network Building: - Founded FinData Collective - premier community connecting 50+ C-level/VP financial services executives - Generated $10M+ in qualified pipeline through strategic networking and community-driven introductions - Established thought leadership platform facilitating industry collaboration on AI and data strategy Built strategic partnerships with FSI executives that extend beyond traditional vendor relationships AI-Ready Sales Excellence: - Driving AI-powered data transformation across major Canadian ba…
- Strategic Account Executive2Y
Strategic Account Executive
Snowflake
- GRAFANA LABSJOB
- Strategic Account Executive7M
Strategic Account Executive
Grafana Labs
- LACEWORKJOB
- Regional Sales Mgr1Y 3M
Regional Sales Manager
Lacework
- NEW RELIC,JOB
- Enterprise Account Executi…1Y 8M
Enterprise Account Executive - Canada & USA
New Relic, Inc.
- Commercial Account Executi…1Y 2M
Commercial Account Executive - Canada & USA
New Relic, Inc.
- Mid-Market Account Executive9M
Mid-Market Account Executive
New Relic, Inc.
In charge of the French territory on the mid-market space (1 to 250 employees). I focused on developing the market share of New Relic on the Mid-Market segment by helping companies to adopt a data centric strategy. FY18 : + 115% $ACV, Peak Performer
- SALESFORCEJOB
- Account Executive - SMB &…1Y 11M
Account Executive - SMB & Startups
Salesforce
Salesforce is #1 cloud company. We help our clients to adopt a customer centric strategy through a wide range of solutions : Marketing Automation, CRM, Client Service, Communities, PaaS ✔ In charge of some Paris districts on the small and medium business (1 to 100 employees). I’m mainly focus on developing the market share of Salesforce on the small and medium business segment by helping them to adopt customer centric strategy. ✔ Results FY17 : *Top AE Small and Medium business Souther Europe for H1 (1st Half Year) with 370K closed. *Top 3 AE Small Business EMEA for H1 (1st Half Year) with 370K closed. *FY17 +130% FY $ACV ; + 150% FY $TCV : Peak Performers *Promoted to SMB segment ✔ Res…
- SCIFORMA CORPORATIONJOB
- Commercial Account Executi…1Y 11M
Commercial Account Executive - Bénélux
Sciforma Corporation
✔ In charge of the Benelux market for Sciforma, I’m mainly focus on developing the market share along business development, strategic marketing, channel management and budget management. ✔ Achievements : 2014, over targeted the objectives : turnover of 456 K€ versus 300 K€ (+156%) 2015, over target the objectives : turnover 526K€ versus 350K€ Half Year. Created the 1st Belgium customer Created the 1st Luxembourg customer club
- MYELEFANTJOB
- Business Developer1M
Business Developer
myelefant
✔ Developed sales and market share in France. Sold mobile advertising campaign for retails companies in order to increase the traffic into the store via SMS advertise campaigns and applications advertise campaigns.
- NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATIONJOB
- Key Account & Tender Coord…1Y
Key Account & Tender Coordinator
Nissan Motor Corporation
✔ Managed major account representing more than 1000 car registrations in 2012. Created Reporting tools: Mix-Product and Best Clients (target accuracy) in order to improve business performance. Sales Administration: dealer allocation and vehicles transportation.
- GALERIES LAFAYETTEJOB
- Sales Mgr1Y
Sales Manager
Galeries Lafayette
✔ Supervised 16 employees and 20 representatives. Implemented quantitative and qualitative in order to develop and to improve customer relationship. Managed brands resulting in 5 millions euros in sales. Interacted with diverse international clientele on a daily basis.
- Job: New Relic, Inc. — Enterprise Account Executive - Canada & USA · 2019-07 – 2021-03 · 1y 8mo
- Job: New Relic, Inc. — Commercial Account Executive - Canada & USA · 2018-04 – 2019-06 · 1y 2mo
- Job: New Relic, Inc. — Mid-Market Account Executive · 2017-07 – 2018-04 · 9 mo — In charge of the French territory on the mid-market space (1 to 250 employees). I focused on developing the market share of New Relic on the Mid-Market segment by helping companies to adopt a data centric strategy. FY18 : + 115% $ACV, Peak Performer
- Job: Nissan Motor Corporation — Key Account & Tender Coordinator · 2011-10 – 2012-10 · 1y — ✔ Managed major account representing more than 1000 car registrations in 2012. Created Reporting tools: Mix-Product and Best Clients (target accuracy) in order to improve business performance. Sales Administration: dealer allocation and vehicles transportation.
- Job: Sciforma Corporation — Commercial Account Executive - Bénélux · 2013-09 – 2015-08 · 1y 11mo — ✔ In charge of the Benelux market for Sciforma, I’m mainly focus on developing the market share along business development, strategic marketing, channel management and budget management. ✔ Achievements : 2014, over targeted the objectives : turnover of 456 K€ versus 300 K€ (+156%) 2015, over target the objectives : turnover 526K€ versus 350K€ Half Year. Created the 1st Belgium customer Created the 1st Luxembourg customer club
- Job: Lacework — Regional Sales Manager · 2021-03 – 2022-06 · 1y 3mo
- Job: myelefant — Business Developer · 2013-07 – 2013-08 · 1 mo — ✔ Developed sales and market share in France. Sold mobile advertising campaign for retails companies in order to increase the traffic into the store via SMS advertise campaigns and applications advertise campaigns.
- Job: Salesforce — Account Executive - SMB & Startups · 2015-08 – 2017-07 · 1y 11mo — Salesforce is #1 cloud company. We help our clients to adopt a customer centric strategy through a wide range of solutions : Marketing Automation, CRM, Client Service, Communities, PaaS ✔ In charge of some Paris districts on the small and medium business (1 to 100 employees). I’m mainly focus on developing the market share of Salesforce on the small and medium business segment by helping them to adopt customer centric strategy. ✔ Results FY17 : *Top AE Small and Medium business Souther Europe for H1 (1st Half Year) with 370K closed. *Top 3 AE Small Business EMEA for H1 (1st Half Year) with 370K closed. *FY17 +130% FY $ACV ; + 150% FY $TCV : Peak Performers *Promoted to SMB segment ✔ Res…
- Job: Grafana Labs — Strategic Account Executive · 2022-06 – 2023-01 · 7 mo
- Job: Mistral AI — GTM Lead, Canada · 2026-02 – present · 6 mo
- Job: Galeries Lafayette — Sales Manager · 2010-08 – 2011-08 · 1y — ✔ Supervised 16 employees and 20 representatives. Implemented quantitative and qualitative in order to develop and to improve customer relationship. Managed brands resulting in 5 millions euros in sales. Interacted with diverse international clientele on a daily basis.
- Job: Snowflake — Strategic Account Executive - FSI/Banking · 2025-02 – 2026-02 · 1y — Leading data-to-AI transformation initiatives while building strategic executive networks in financial services. Achieved overachievements +130% FY 26 Community Leadership & Network Building: - Founded FinData Collective - premier community connecting 50+ C-level/VP financial services executives - Generated $10M+ in qualified pipeline through strategic networking and community-driven introductions - Established thought leadership platform facilitating industry collaboration on AI and data strategy Built strategic partnerships with FSI executives that extend beyond traditional vendor relationships AI-Ready Sales Excellence: - Driving AI-powered data transformation across major Canadian ba…
- Job: Snowflake — Strategic Account Executive · 2023-01 – 2025-01 · 2y
- School: Sciences Po — Master's Degree, Business Intelligence
- School: ICD Business School, Paris - Toulouse - Dublin - Shanghai — Master's Degree, International Business
- School: Rennert International NYC — Certificate, Business English
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