Former Salesforce Executive Brings Extensive Sales and Revenue Generation Expertise to Support Growth-Stage Companies
“We are excited to welcome Eric to the Silversmith team,” said Jeff Crisan, Managing Partner at Silversmith. “As we continue to build out our Operating Partner team, Eric’s track record as a go-to-market leader and his ability to build and scale successful teams align with our commitment to supporting the leadership teams we partner with. His experience leading multi-billion-dollar businesses, along with his passion for operational excellence, will bring significant value to our portfolio as we work alongside founders and executives to drive growth and long-term success.”
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Eric joins Silversmith from Salesforce, where he served as a Senior Vice President of Sales and a member of the Global Senior Management Team. In this role, he led a $1 billion+ business in the growth segment. His leadership was instrumental in driving transformative growth, securing major enterprise deals, and expanding Salesforce’s market presence, including the creation and expansion of a new operating unit within the Commercial segment. Prior to Salesforce, Eric held senior go-to-market leadership roles at several high-growth technology companies, including Chief Revenue Officer at Mighty AI (acquired by Uber), Accelerite, and Doyenz (acquired by Persistent Systems), and VP of Sales and Marketing at Blue Box (acquired by IBM).
Beyond his corporate leadership experience, Eric is deeply committed to fostering inclusive workplace cultures. With dedication to creating an equitable workplace for all, he served as an Executive Sponsor for Outforce, Salesforce’s employee resource group that supported underrepresented communities.
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“I’m thrilled to join Silversmith and support entrepreneurs in building and scaling their go-to-market organizations,” said Webster. “Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping growth-stage companies navigate the challenges of scaling, and I’m excited to bring that experience to the talented teams across the Silversmith portfolio.”
Eric holds a passion for mentorship, having previously served as a mentor with TechStars and as an adjunct professor at Seattle University, where he taught international marketing and worked closely with students in coaching and advising capacities.
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