Laurie Dennis is a global GTM and revenue strategist with 40 years of experience scaling technology companies across distribution, retail, ecommerce, and enterprise channels. As a Partner at BlueConnect Partners, Laurie works with companies at all stages of growth to identify new markets, build the right channel strategy, develop strategic partnerships, and turn growth opportunities into revenue. Her experience spans consumer technology, gaming, connected devices, and emerging health technologies, with deep expertise in both U.S. and international markets. Having worked inside global organizations and alongside entrepreneurial companies, Laurie understands how to connect strategy with execution and what it takes to successfully scale across channels and markets.
Laurie spent much of her career in senior sales and leadership roles at Altec Lansing and Plantronics/POLY, now part of HP. She was most recently the Head of Global Consumer Sales. She has led global teams and managed a $250M consumer business spanning retail, ecommerce, distribution, and gaming, including the RIG gaming portfolio. Laurie later served as VP of Global Retail Sales at Lorex, expanding her experience into smart home and connected security. Throughout her career, she has built strategic partnerships with major retailers and distributors across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Laurie takes a practical, hands-on approach with her clients. She invests the time to understand the business, its goals, and the challenges that may be limiting growth. She uses her expertise to identify the best opportunities, questions assumptions when needed, and develops a realistic plan to move forward. Laurie stays actively involved in execution, opening doors through her network, helping solve problems, and keeping the team focused on the priorities that will drive results.
Outside of BCP, Laurie is a member of the CTA Gaming Working Group, a consultant and mentor with The Acceleration Project, and a Philabundance Ambassador. A Penn State graduate and avid sports fan, she enjoys golf, travel, and exploring wine regions around the world. Laurie has also served on nonprofit and educational boards and councils and remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs and organizations in her community.
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