Gilroy Associates is a group of executives who use our experience in the tech industry to help our clients drive revenue and build sustainable sales strategies. We have held titles including President of a Fortune 500 company, SVP of a Fortune 25 company, VP of Strategy, and VP of Operations.
With experience spanning around the globe, including working for and leading both U.S. and foreign-owned companies, we have maintained a strong worldwide network. Our relationships with employees, peers, partners, and customers are the result of our belief that it is our responsibility to deliver outstanding results, and our obligation to be servant leaders.
Kevin Gilroy
Founder & Co-Managing Partner
Kevin is a seasoned IT executive who brings a wealth of experience in the enterprise computing industry. His career reflects a track record of building teams, optimizing cultures and growing revenue, cash, and market share for mid- and large-cap technology companies. He has broad international experience in the SMB market segment and is frequently invited to speak on go-to-market strategies and operations.
Awards & Recognition:
Top 25 IT Innovators - 2017, 2007
Top 50 Mid-Market IT Vendor Executive - 2014
Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders - 2013
Top 12 Channel Executive - 2008
Channel Executive of the Year - 2003
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Michael B. Coleman
Co-Managing Partner
Michael is an experienced leader in the U.S. Channel of Distribution, known for driving business growth, strategic partnerships, and channel development.. His deep expertise spans channel strategy, sales, partner management, and helping companies enhance their reach to establish strong relationships within the tech ecosystem. Michael’s innovative strategies and ideas, combined with his focus on accountability and speed, results in powerful and effective motion, driving double and often triple digit growth results.
Awards & Recognition:
CRN Channel Chief - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024
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Associates
Mark Ferguson
Mark joins the team after a successful naval career, where he rose to the rank of four-star admiral. Highlights include serving as vice chief of naval operations and chief human resources officer, where he led major cross-service initiatives including the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. He has been recognized for introducing innovative personnel policies and also brings experience as a board member of a public company and a government research center. He is a strong keynote speaker with a unique message about driving change and building community.
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Adrian Koch
Adrian brings his globally proven track record to Gilroy Associates, specializing in leadership development and strategic business planning with a focus on go-to-market, profit and loss, and distribution. With over 30 years' experience in both emerging and mature markets, with a particularly in-depth understanding of the Asia-Pacific region, he brings a unique worldview to every business he advises or invests in.
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Carrie Maslen
Carrie is a leader in the high tech industry, with proven expertise in operations, project management, business planning, strategy and execution, and company mergers. She has led direct and virtual teams at global, national, and regional levels, responsible for business development, sales, operations, and marketing. She is also a mentor to many young women in technology.
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Donna Waida
Donna has 30 years of leadership experience in IT marketing, strategy, channel enablement, and finance. She has led development and successful execution of many large-scale U.S. and global projects and programs. She has an MBA from Rice University, a B.S. from Purdue University, and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Donna has been recognized 4 times by CRN in their Most Powerful Women in the Channel awards.
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Differentiators
Many consultants offer long-term engagements, making you decide early on to sign a high-cost, multi-year contract, without any guarantee of results.
Instead, we offer shorter-term engagements with fast-acting solutions. We’re not steeped in the theoretical, but rather are practical and action-driven. We will prioritize strategies and connections to drive revenue quickly.
How can we do it so quickly? We know this business cold thanks to our years of experience, so it doesn’t take long for us to “get up to speed” or to create a high-speed, revenue-generating action plan. With deep subject matter expertise, you can expect only seasoned executives and principals on your account.