Donna Taylor has 20 years experience in the IT industry. She has worked at such high-profile companies as IBM, Gartner, IDC, Capgemini, and Ford Motor Company. She has a diverse skill set with extensive global experience in corporate development & strategy, M&A, venture capital, consulting, market research, competitive analysis, marketing, finance, and international tax & transfer pricing.
Taylor is expert at developing & implementing strategic initiatives that drive growth and establish significant market presence and brand awareness, as well as identifying trends, disruptive technologies, and emerging business opportunities. She excels at research, writing, presenting, and advising both the vendor community and end-users. Her areas of expertise include: EU GDPR, GRC, data security, privacy, & protection, MDM, business continuity, digital transformation, computer storage systems & infrastructure (hardware & software), cloud, Big Data & Analytics, IoT, AI, machine learning, archiving, backup & recovery, data centres, channels, & industry verticals.
Taylor has a successful track record of managing and leading global teams and projects. Her business development acumen has led to revenue growth, cost containment, and operational improvements for companies with whom she has worked. She has developed ideas which have led to the identification and segmentation of new areas of research and product development with a global focus and a particular affinity for Europe.
Taylor provides insightful perspectives on GTM strategies by addressing the unique characteristics of local markets, while maintaining the cohesive initiatives of a company. She has presented her thought-provoking research at worldwide industry events, which has enabled organizations to take advantage of rapidly-changing market conditions in a timely manner.
Taylor holds three university degrees…an MBA in International Management, a JD with a concentration in International Corporate Law, and a BS in both Finance and Multinational Business Operations. These degrees, as well as her extensive experience in the international corporate world, have provided her with a unique perspective on the global marketplace.
Taylor has lived in Europe for many years (Munich, Paris, & London), traveled to over 25 countries, and has studied seven foreign languages. As a result, she has a deep understanding of the nuances of global markets, particularly in the EMEA region.
*If your organization could benefit from insightful consulting and analysis, please contact Donna Taylor for white papers & reports, guest blogging, and speaking engagements.
“The real fun is in ‘making-the-market,’ not ‘following’ it. So, join me on a great IT adventure as we create the future together!”