
Paul Davis is a transformational senior leader who specializes in accelerating growth at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, cloud platforms for both clients and the global partner ecosystems. With leadership roles while at Cisco, Amazon Web Services, Palo Alto Networks, and VMware, Paul has led high-performing teams responsible for multi-hundred-million-dollar portfolios and industry-defining GTM strategy.
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Recognized for building high performing sales teams and GTM strategies into top-performing global partnerships and creating impact. He brings a sharp ability to translate big ideas into fast, scalable execution. Paul’s leadership philosophy centers on people, strategy, and execution to deliver outcomes that endure.
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Career Roles & Companies
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Cisco Systems
• Principal, AI Partner Development Lead – APO Cross Architectures (Sep 2025 – Present)
• Area Sales Leader, Global Enterprise Segment – Software Portfolio (Nov 2019 – Aug 2021)
• Sales Specialist – Enterprise Networking and Cybersecurity (2012 – 2019)
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Palo Alto Networks
• Director, North America GTM GSI Partnerships (Mar 2025 – Sep 2025)
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Principal, Enterprise GSI & National SI Partner Sales (Aug 2022 – Mar 2025)
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VMware
• Director of Sales, Cybersecurity Strategic Pursuits (Aug 2021 – Aug 2022)
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Verizon
• Global Account Manager (2001 – 2010)
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Core Expertise
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• AI Partner Strategy & GTM Execution
• Cybersecurity Sales Leadership (Zero Trust, SASE, XDR)
• Cloud Transformation & Digital Resilience
• GSI/SI Global Alliances — IBM, Deloitte, PwC
• Enterprise Sales Strategy & Pipeline Acceleration
• Co-Sell Frameworks & Channel Sales Optimization
• Executive Stakeholder & C-Suite Engagement
• High-Performance Team Building & Turnarounds
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Contact Info: ​
Email pcdavis24@gmail.com
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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/en/thepauldavis
Education:
Appalachian State University
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B.S. Communications
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Kenan Flagler
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Leadership and Business Acumen
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Cornel University ​
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Executive Leadership
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Performance Leadership