John Brienen is the Senior Vice President of Solutions Sales at Eliassen Group. In this role, he leads the strategic direction and execution of the firm's technology solutions sales initiatives, with a focus on driving impactful client outcomes and accelerating growth. This includes our Technology Solution Services, IBM Solutions and Industry Partnerships. John brings over 25 years of leadership experience in IT services, digital transformation, and strategic business development. Prior to joining Eliassen, he most recently led a $100M+ client portfolio across Media & Telecom, Consumer & Retail, and Professional Services, delivering innovative solutions and market growth. His career has been defined by building high-performing sales teams, expanding verticalized offerings, and securing multi-million-dollar enterprise partnerships. John earned an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He lives in the Midwest with his wife and is father to two college-aged children and two recent graduates. Outside of work, John enjoys family time, boating, and traveling.