Cognism’s Board Gets a Boost: Phil Garlick Joins the Team
This is huge news folks! Cognism the globally compliant sales intelligence platform just welcomed a legend to its board of directors: Phil Garlick ex-ZoomInfo VP of Corporate Development. This is a seriously big deal and I’m here to break down why.
Phil’s got the Midas touch when it comes to software and data. He’s been in the game for over 35 years and his experience spans both sides of the Atlantic. He’s seen it all – from the early days of the internet when he was a co-founder of OneSource a Lotus Development Corporation division that pioneered structured data publishing on the web to the rise of SaaS and the explosion of data-driven sales strategies.
A Perfect Fit for Cognism’s Growth Strategy
Cognism is on a roll – they’re aiming for a 100% growth in FY2021 building on their impressive $11M ARR in FY2020. That’s a huge accomplishment and they’re not slowing down.
Phil’s arrival couldn’t be more timely.
With his expertise in scaling businesses navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and building strategies around high-quality data he’s the ideal advisor for Cognism.
Here’s what’s so exciting about this partnership:
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Deep understanding of data-driven sales: Phil’s career has been about using data to make sales strategies smarter and more effective. That’s right in Cognism’s wheelhouse as their platform is all about providing accurate compliant B2B data and powerful sales acceleration tools.
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Proven success in driving growth: Phil was instrumental in ZoomInfo’s sale to private equity investors in 2017 and its subsequent acquisition by DiscoverOrg in 2019. He knows how to make deals happen and how to build a company that attracts attention and investment.
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International perspective: Phil’s career has taken him all over the globe giving him valuable insights into global markets and international business practices. Cognism is already a global player and having someone with Phil’s experience on board will help them conquer new markets and reach a wider audience.
What does this mean for Cognism? It means they’re taking their growth journey to the next level. Phil’s guidance will be crucial as they continue to expand their global footprint and develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of their customers.
A Glimpse Into Phil’s Impressive Track Record
Let’s dive a little deeper into Phil’s career and see why he’s such a valuable asset to Cognism:
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Early Internet Pioneer: Back in the early 1990s Phil was at the forefront of the internet revolution. His company OneSource was one of the first to publish structured data on the web. This experience gave him a firsthand understanding of the power of data and how it could transform business operations.
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Building a Data-Driven Business: His experience at ZoomInfo – where he helped shape the company’s growth and sale to private equity – further solidified his expertise in the data-driven sales space. He knows how to use data to attract investors and build a company that resonates with the market.
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Global Vision: Phil’s international experience both in the US and the UK makes him an ideal advisor for Cognism’s global growth strategy. He understands the nuances of different markets and can help them tailor their products and services to specific audiences.
This isn’t just about data and technology it’s about the power of vision and experience. Phil’s insights will be invaluable as Cognism continues to innovate and disrupt the sales intelligence landscape.
What’s Next for Cognism?
It’s clear that Cognism is on a mission to become the global leader in sales intelligence.
They’re already making waves in the industry and with Phil on their board they’re poised to reach even greater heights.
Here are some exciting things to expect in the future:
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Expanded Product Offerings: Expect to see Cognism develop even more robust sales acceleration tools and data sets to meet the evolving needs of their clients.
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Global Domination: Cognism is already a global player but with Phil’s guidance they’ll be able to expand their reach even further entering new markets and partnering with international businesses.
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Strategic Partnerships: Phil’s experience in M&A suggests that Cognism might explore strategic partnerships or acquisitions to further strengthen their position in the market.
This is a huge opportunity for Cognism and it’s an exciting time to be following their journey. With Phil Garlick on their side they have the expertise the vision and the drive to become the dominant force in the sales intelligence landscape.
This is just the beginning.
I’m eager to see what Cognism accomplishes with Phil’s guidance and the support of their talented team.
It’s clear that the future of sales intelligence is in good hands.