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Tech Moves: Ex-Tableau sales chief Kelly Breslin Wright joins Gong; Slalom expands board; more July 15, 2021 at 7:43 pm Kelly Breslin Wright. (Gong Photo) An early employee at Tableau, Wright spent 12 years at the Seattle-based company leading the sales operations. Prior to departing in 2016, she was EVP of sales. She currently serves on the board at Fastly and Lucid. Wright is also an adjunct professor at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. “I’m ecstatic to jump back into an operational role that integrates my lifelong passions for sales, data, and culture,” said Wright in a statement. In her new role, Wright will lead Gong’s marketing, customer support and revenue teams. ....
Tech Moves: Zillow exec Racquel Russell joins Bird’s board; new gig for startup vet Rebecca Lovell February 11, 2021 at 8:04 am Underwritten by Tech Moves covers notable hires, promotions and personnel changes in the Pacific NW tech community. Submissions: tips@geekwire.com Racquel Russell. (Bird Photo) Zillow’s VP of Partner Success Racquel Russell joined the board of micro-mobility company Bird, known for its scooter sharing platform. “As a city dweller with a strong public policy background, I know how communities can benefit from having diverse ways to commute and cover first and last-mile transportation needs,” said Russell. Russell joined Zillow in 2015, originally as VP of government relations and public affairs. She was previously a deputy assistant to President Barack Obama and an advisor to Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware. ....