Eloqua, an on-demand marketing automation and Revenue Performance Management (RPM) solutions provider, announced the promotion of Alex Shootman to President of the company. In his new role, Shootman will be responsible for customer-facing activities including account management, customer success, sales and support, and will report to Joe Payne, Chariman and CEO of Eloqua.
“Since joining Eloqua, Alex has made an extremely positive impact – from our continued growth to our company culture,” said Payne. “Alex has played a key role in enhancing our sales organization, worked to expand our channels team globally, and helped our customers around the world become successful, modern marketers.”
Payne added that “Alex has already been performing his expanded responsibilities and has been an important partner for me as I manage the additional responsibilities associated with running a publicly-traded company. Alex’s deep experience and proven leadership is of enormous value as we continue down our path of rapid growth. This promotion is well deserved.”
Shootman previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at Eloqua, a post he held since July, 2009. Prior to joining the company, he served as Worldwide Sales and Services SVP at Vignette Corporation and as Sales and Marketing SVP at TeleTech Holdings, Inc.
Shootman also held sales positions at a number of companies, including BMC Software, Inc. and IBM and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
