Mary Ann Fanning

Commercial Ops @ Notion, Chief Block Officer’s Mom

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Analytical, detail oriented Deal Desk Leader with almost a decade of experience. Trusted business partner and advisor to sales organizations on deal structuring, pricing strategy, and discounts. Thought leader in the business by providing insightful and actionable information to sales and internal approvers at all levels of the organization. Built out the Deal Desk in a rapidly growing organization. Led successful CPQ implementation project. Drafted Sales Rules of Engagement for organization with >$1Bil in revenue. When I am not working I like to go hiking, experiment with fashion trends, and cook healthy food. In a prior life, I was an archaeologist - Ask me anything about ancient pottery!

Experience

  • Notion (San Francisco, California, United States · On-site)
    • Head of Commercial Operations
      Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • Head of Deal Desk
      Feb 2023 - Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of Deal Desk at Amplitude
    Apr 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Riverbed Technology (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Manager, Global Deal Desk - Sales Operations
      Jul 2018 - Apr 2019 · 10 mos

    • Deal Desk Manager - Global Lead
      Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Deal Registration Review Team Lead/Manager
      Nov 2013 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Renewals/Deals Desk Specialist at Proofpoint
    Aug 2012 - Nov 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Archaeological Field Technician at R.S. Webb and Associates
    May 2008 - Mar 2009 · 11 mos