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Chris Schmidt

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Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at Arista Networks
📍 United States

Chris Schmidt is the Chief Sales Officer at Arista Networks, leading the global sales organization. He has demonstrated a remarkable career trajectory within the company, progressing from a regional sales director to his current executive leadership position. Schmidt holds a Bachelor of Science from Siena College.

He currently resides in the Greater New York City area.

In July 2024, he was promoted from SVP of Worldwide Sales to Chief Sales Officer, highlighting his key role in the companys executive strategy.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Enterprise Sales
His leadership is frequently credited in company earnings calls for driving significant growth and securing major wins within the enterprise and provider sectors for Arista.
AI Networking
Arista's recent strategy highlights AI networking as a primary growth driver, a key initiative that falls under his sales leadership to successfully bring to market.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Arista Networks
1-2020 - 5-2024
SVP, WW Sales
Arista Networks
1-2018 - 1-2020
Group Vice President of Sales
Arista Networks
12-2013 - 1-2020
Vice President of Sales
Arista Networks
12-2011 - 12-2013
Area Vice President
Arista Networks
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Education
Bachelor of Science
Siena University
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