Stephanie Piccirelli

Strategic Alliances Leader | 20+ Years Driving Growth Through OEM Partnerships & Tech Ecosystem Expansion | Expert in High-Value Negotiations, GTM Strategy & C-Suite Collaboration

San Diego Metropolitan Area

About

Across the technology ecosystem, partnerships have the power to accelerate innovation, unlock new markets, and drive shared success. When they’re built with clarity, trust, and true alignment, they become one of the strongest growth engines inside a tech organization. I’ve spent my career watching what happens when great technologies and strong teams are supported by equally strong partnerships, momentum increases, decisions move faster, and both sides achieve more than they could independently. That’s where I create impact. I help technology companies, from global OEMs to semiconductor leaders, cloud providers, security firms, and device manufacturers, build partnerships that move with purpose and deliver meaningful results. My work ensures communication is clear, teams stay connected, and relationships remain energized, strategic, and focused on outcomes that matter to both sides. I bring more than two decades of hands-on experience inside these environments. Over the years I’ve negotiated multibillion-dollar OEM agreements, revitalized mission-critical alliances, and led global partnership organizations across 40+ countries. Companies including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Logitech, and McAfee have grown through relationships strengthened by structured collaboration, mutual trust, and shared business goals. What I enjoy most is helping two organizations find the alignment, pace, and partnership model that allows them to scale together, with less friction and more clarity. If you’re focused on building partnerships that perform at a higher level, I’m always open to a conversation.

Experience

  • Leadership Development at Leadership Development
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Pursued advanced education in emerging technologies, focusing on artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Pacific Ridge School Parent Board, successfully executing fundraising campaigns by leveraging strategic planning and relationship management skills acquired in the business sector.

  • Global Director, OEM at McAfee
    Jan 2020 - Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Spearheaded growth strategy and execution for alliances, uncovering new business opportunities that catalyzed model transformation. Led marketing, personnel management, planning, and forecasting with direct revenue ownership. * Managed global tech partnerships and strategies; led quarterly reviews to meet business goals. * Led digital transformation and subscription-based/SaaS strategies with customers and partners.

  • Head of Global OEM Alliance Division at Logitech
    Apr 2012 - Nov 2016 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Devised and executed growth strategies for all PC manufacturers, with ownership of revenue generation. Cultivated relationships spanning from tactical to C-level executives. Directed a cross-functional team to achieve organizational objectives. * Increased Logitech OEM and Alliance revenue to $155M annually, representing a 57% growth, with a rationalization strategy that involved focusing industry-leading design resources on securing exclusive contracts with all top-tier customers. * Led global alliance business with $150M revenue, aligning Logitech's financial targets with partner growth plans.

  • Founder & Managing Director at Blue Room Alliances
    Apr 2009 - Mar 2012 · 3 yrs

    Offered sales representation for peripheral manufacturers aiming to obtain large-scale business contracts with major OEMs. * Secured first-ever multi-million-dollar OEM contracts for five suppliers. * Advised product innovators in complex tech organizations, ensuring effective strategies.

  • Vice President, Global Strategic Alliances at Targus
    Aug 2000 - Mar 2009 · 8 yrs 8 mos

    Drove global sales, cultivated executive-level relationships, and formulated all related business strategies. Instated an OEM/Alliance sales program initiative in the industry; created custom go-to-market business planning explicitly tailored for the customer base. * Negotiated and secured a contract with Dell for Targus, generating $50M globally—an effort that strengthened relationships, leading to global case contracts, new accessory opportunities, improved global efficiencies, and increased profitability. * Secured a global contract with IBM/Lenovo and Targus, transforming the fragmented case business into an effective program unifying over 40 countries under a single line of products, marketing strategies, and budget.