Reto Baumann, MBA

Global Strategic Account Manager at F5 (F5, NGiNX, Volterra & Shape Security), Professional Race Car Driver, Team Owner & Brand Ambassador

Walnut Creek, California, United States

About

A dynamic, naturally curious and solutions focused sales, new business development and account / relationship management professional with extensive experience and consistent achievements on behalf of several major corporations – both domestically and abroad (London, New York, Tokyo, Zurich). An exceptional communicator with outstanding client facing skills. Proven track record of successfully managing complex sales and contract negotiations, strategic vendor-identification and process-change projects with subsequent project management on solution delivery. Track record of improved growth, performance and profitability through business transformation and innovation. A fast learner with demonstrated organizational, problem solving, escalation and time management skills. Thought leader with big-picture perspective and demonstrated perseverance. A steady focus on client objectives results in extended customer relationships, trust and sustained growth.

Experience

  • Global Strategic Account Manager at F5
    Nov 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

    Strategic Account and Relationship Management for some of F5's largest West Coast based clients (Incl. US and global coverage). Selling all F5 solutions - ADSP, NGiNX, Distributed Cloud, AI Gateway as well as all the recent acquisitions integrated into the F5 solution suite like Volterra, Shape Security, ThreatStack, CalypsoAI etc.). Awards: - 2018 Platinum Club Member - Top Achiever / Circle of Excellence - 2020 Platinum Club Member - Top Achiever / Circle of Excellence - 2021 Top Achiever / Circle of Excellence - 2022 Platinum Club Member - Top Achiever / Circle of Excellence - 2024 Top Achiever / Circle of Excellence - 2025 Top Achiever / Circle of Excellence

  • Team Owner / Professional Race Car Driver / Brand Ambassador at Red Panther Motorsport
    2008 - Present · 18 yrs 6 mos

    Red Panther Motorsport currently competes in the Pro United States Touring Car Challenge (USTCC) series in all classes as well as in the TransAM Series presented by Pirelli. USTCC is featured on TV (NBC Sports Network), print and online media. TV coverage reaches 8.1 Mio household viewers, 19 Mio Comcast subscribers and over 2,100min of broadcast time. USTCC also runs as the supporting race series to some of the largest Motorsport events like the NTT IndyCar series in front of over 50 Thousand spectators. Team Red Panther Motorsports #53 VW Jetta 2.0 GLI DSG is piloted by Reto Baumann, Pro Driver with an IMSA, NASA and FIA International Competition License (Bronze level), allowing Reto to be available for racing in the US, Europe and Asia. Latest Red Panther Motorsport's Racing Achievements (Team and Driver): 2018 - Present - 24hrs Series Dubai presented by Creventic and Hankook, United Arab Emirates (2021) - USTCC consistent Race Winning and Podium Finishing Drivers / Team (GT, ST, TC, SP classes) - USTCC GT class Championship winning (2018) and podium finishes (2019, 2020) - USTCC ST class Championship podium finishes (2019, 2020, 2021) - NASA NorCal Regional Champion - Super Touring 2 (2018) - NASA USAF 25hrs of Thunderhill, 8th place finish, Class E0 (2018) - NASA USAF 25hrs of Thunderhill, 1st Runner Up, Class E0 (2019) - INDY CAR season finale support racing series, Laguna Seca (2021 56K Fans & 2022 - 62K Fans) - TRANS AM Series presented by Pirelli (2023, 2024 Golden Gate Challenge Cup, Sonoma & Laguna Seca, 2025 National Tour supporting one driver) Website: https://www.RedPantherMotorsport.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedPantherMotorsport/ Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/RedPantherMotorsport/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDzy3-srDBKlPLRYZGpKoSA

  • Global Strategic Account Manager at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.
    Nov 2014 - Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Looking after and managing the relationship for three of Check Point's Major Accounts globally. Awards: - 2015 'Million Dollar Club' Member - 2016 'Million Dollar Club' Member

  • Regional Sales Manager - Western US and Canada at SunGard
    Apr 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Managing regional sales, account & relationship management for the IntelliMatch Operational Control and the XSP Corporate Action solution suites.

  • Vice President - Head of East Coast Region Sales at MSCI Inc.
    Sep 2011 - Aug 2012 · 1 yr

    Managed the US North East Governance sales team.