Erika Ryan
Regional Vice President, Inside Sales/Sales Development EMEA/APAC, MongoDB
Erika Ryan is a seasoned leader in Sales Development (SD) and currently holds the position of Regional Vice President of SD and Inside Sales for MongoDB in the EMEA and APAC regions. She established herself as a highly accomplished sales leader during her time at LinkedIn. Erika takes immense pride in her ability to build and lead teams of early tech sales professionals. These teams serve as an invaluable platform for aspiring sales leaders to launch and excel in their careers.
Beyond helping early sales professionals establish their careers, Erika has a strong commitment to coaching and developing individuals who are taking their first steps into leadership roles. In both aspects of her role, Erika places a strong emphasis on ensuring diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging when forming and expanding teams across different regions and cultures.
Erika’s approach aligns with MongoDB’s values of “Embrace the Power of Differences” and “Build Together.” She recognizes that the success of tech companies stems from employees sharing diverse perspectives and life experiences that mirror the diversity of the customer base. This fosters an environment that attracts top talent, improves employee satisfaction and enhances customer orientation.