Type Of Business:
Telecommunications company
Expertise:
Company strategy and history
Major Product/SVS:
Routers; Wireless and security services; Optical networking
Hobbies/Sports:
Biking; Motorcycling; Fly fishing; High-power rocketry; RVing
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Industrial Sales, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1987)
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and longevity; he is one of the few to have worked in the industry since its infancy.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he first worked as a salesperson in 1989. He has since worked his way up through management.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Fecteau has 22 years of experience in direct sales, channel sales, and executive and operational leadership positions in the high-tech industry. He has held both U.S. and international roles. He is driven, a natural leader, and a successful self-starter who is focused on results. He supports the Mercy & Sharing foundation, which brings medical care and education to orphans in Haiti.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving as a senior adviser for the senior vice president on strategy, organizational change and planning; Running the channel operations organization for the U.S.; Managing a 70-person team that works on program strategy and support; Handling deal management, productivity, and systems and processes
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Fecteau hopes to become either the vice president of operations for Cisco, working on an international level, or the chief executive officer of a smaller company.