Joel Neeb

Former VP of Execution and Transformation VMware

Joel "Thor" Neeb, VP of Execution and Transformation at VMware, has been a pivotal force in transitioning the company into a SaaS leader. Under his guidance, VMware surpassed its $5 billion SaaS revenue goal a year early, while managing a 40,000-employee workforce through significant cultural and operational changes. Joel's strategic approach notably included retaining 99% of key talent during a period of high attrition and playing a key role in VMware's acquisition by Broadcom. Prior to VMware, Joel led Afterburner, a consultancy serving Fortune 100 companies and sports teams, and had an illustrious career as an F-15 Aviator and Mission Commander in the U.S. Air Force. Joel is also an accomplished athlete, having completed a triathlon and participated in four seasons of "American Ninja Warrior."

Tuesday, Jan 30: Main Conference Day Two

4:45 PM The Insight Age

Join Joel Neeb, the former VP of Execution and Transformation at VMware, for an enlightening journey into the heart of business transformation. Discover how VMware spectacularly shifted its operating model from traditional software enterprise sales to a cutting-edge SaaS business model in just 24 months, achieving an astonishing $5 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue.


In this session, you'll uncover the secrets to aligning your company culture and operations to thrive in the complexity of today's fast-evolving business landscape. Learn how simplicity isn't just a buzzword, but a superpower that can redefine the way you navigate through chaos. Joel will share enterprise-proven transformational templates that have been instrumental in streamlining VMware’s internal operations, tools, and culture, all aimed towards a singular, unified vision.


But that's not all. You'll also gain insights into how this transformation journey has enabled VMware to curate a rich repository of enterprise data, setting the stage for future advancements in the age of GenAI. Whether you're looking to transform your team or your entire business, this talk is an unmissable opportunity to equip yourself with the strategies needed to dominate in a world where change is the only constant.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Joel.

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