Paul Raisanen

Paul is a results-oriented executive recognized for building and scaling high-performance global organizations within the enterprise software sector. Currently serving as SVP of Partnerships at Acquia, Paul specializes in orchestrating business units that drive accelerated market impact and sustainable long-term growth. Throughout his career—including senior leadership tenures at Khoros, InvestCloud, and FIS—Paul has mastered the art of bridging the gap between complex engineering and market-driven strategy. He is uniquely skilled at transforming technical platforms into lucrative partnership engines, ensuring that GTM strategies are both innovative and executable at a global scale.

Paul’s expertise spans the entire product and partner lifecycle: from initial GTM design and co-selling frameworks to professional services and product innovation. With a technical foundation in Computer Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, he brings a disciplined, data-driven approach to solving the modern challenges of global distribution and alliance management.

Beyond the numbers, Paul is a dedicated mentor and culture-builder. He is committed to developing the next generation of leadership talent and fostering resilient teams that deliver exceptional value to stakeholders, customers, and the broader partner community.