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Lisa McDermott

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Client Partner Director, GSI at Five9
📍 Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Lisa is a Partnerships and Alliances Leader at Five9, specializing in pipeline activation and channel expansion within the tech industry. A graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, she was instrumental in developing the partnership that led to Five9s acquisition of Acqueon. Colleagues describe her as an inspiring, strategic, and exceptional leader.

As a self-described "relationship enthusiast, " Lisa is passionate about the power of empathy and patient listening. A Philly-area native, she actively participates in community events, including charity golf outings to support local healthcare initiatives like cancer care expansion.

Unique fact: She played a pivotal role in her former company, Acqueon, being acquired by her current employer, Five9.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Client Partner Director, GSI
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Strategic Alliances
Her entire career focuses on developing and expanding channel partnerships, most notably the Acqueon-Five9 partnership that led to an acquisition.
Demand Generation
Her roles consistently involve methodical demand generation and pipeline management to drive revenue growth through partner channels.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Client Partner Director, GSI
Five9
8-2024 - 9-2025
VP, Partnerships & Alliances
Five9
6-2023 - 8-2024
VP, Partnerships & Alliances
Acqueon
1-2022 - 6-2023
VP of Marketing
Acqueon
4-2018 - 1-2022
Vice President of Marketing
BCM One
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Education
2000 - 2004
BS
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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