Distinctly Veeam is a diversity-led series that focuses on the unique set of talents, backgrounds, and experiences of our veeamers. This month, we sat down with Ashleigh Skuse to ask about her journey at Veeam, what are some of her proudest moments and the importance of diversity in a business.
Name: Ashleigh Skuse
Title: Inside Sales Director
Years of service: 12 years this APRIL! (Crazy😊)
Questions
What does Distinctly Veeam mean to you?
We are accountable, reliable, and passionate in both solutions and people.
What is your proudest moment working at Veeam?
Watching people who I work with on a weekly/daily basis, grow to becoming stronger leaders and/or better reps. That fact that I get to play a part in so many other successes makes me incredibly proud and honored.
What makes you proud to work at Veeam?
The continued success of Veeam and our people.
What are you proud of accomplishing last year?
​​​​Growing as a leader and pivoting to new ways to lead and connect with my team remotely versus in person.
What makes you proud of who you are?​
The ability to build relationships, challenge people to think differently to receive a better outcome (within a sales cycle and life) and bring the best out in others.
Who are you proud to work with?
My leadership team and sales team. They are truly the best in the business and I’m proud of them every single day. They show urgency, proficiency, and a drive to succeed. We strive to continue to raise the bar and outperform our best.
What inspires you in your personal and work life?
My families, both work family and blood family.
What makes Veeam Veeamazing to you?
​​That’s the easiest question I get asked, THE PEOPLE! I’ve been blessed to work with some amazing people and have had the opportunity to be mentored by and mentor so many​.
Why is diversity important to a business?
​​We are only as good as the people we keep around us. The more diversity we have in our organizations the better the ideas, creativity, and knowledge. Diversity makes us all smarter and stronger – be it work-related or real-world-related.
​​​​​​​We are passionate about our people’s individuality. That’s what makes us​ Distinctly Veeam.​
Passionate about people and the work you do? Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn.
