Advisor Profile
Suzanne Swanson
Cybersecurity, Channel Strategist
Channel & Alliance Strategy for Cybersecurity and SaaS - Coaching go-to-market leaders on building scalable partner ecosystems, developing high-impact channel strategies, and driving growth in complex, high-stakes markets.
Global Partnership Leadership – Guiding teams through international expansion, launching global certification programs, and accelerating growth through MSP, OEM, and VAR partnerships.
Growth Through Strategic Ecosystems – Advising executives on leveraging channel partnerships to scale demand generation, boost market reach, and establish long-term competitive advantage.
Suzanne Swanson is a global channel sales leader with over 25 years of experience driving go-to-market strategy, partner ecosystem development, and international expansion for high-growth cybersecurity and enterprise SaaS companies. She specializes in scaling complex partner networks and leading global teams through rapid growth and market transformation.
Suzanne has held executive roles at industry leaders such as Trustwave, Conga, IBM, Symantec, and Computer Associates. As VP of Global Partners at Trustwave, she led the worldwide channel and alliance strategy while overseeing global demand generation. At Conga, she expanded the company’s Salesforce-based partner ecosystem and launched global certification programs. Earlier in her career, she built and scaled MSP, OEM, and VAR programs at major tech firms, driving top-line growth and international reach.
Now serving as a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity space, Suzanne partners with executive and go-to-market leaders to build channel strategies that accelerate growth, unlock new revenue streams, and strengthen competitive advantage. Her pragmatic, ecosystem-first approach empowers organizations to navigate complex markets and scale sustainably.