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10 VPs of business development

These ten VPs of business development hold a Vice President of Business Development title, or a variant such as Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships, at companies including Netflix, L'Oréal, Paysafe and Funko. Readers can learn how business development leaders find partners, structure deals and open new revenue channels.

10 professionals10 companiesData retrieved September 29, 2026

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  1. Adam R. Jones

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President of Business Development · L'Oréal

    Vice President of Business Development at L'Oréal since 2020. Other L'Oréal roles are AVP of Business Development (2016–2020) and Director of Business Development & Scientific Foresight (2014–2015); also Board of Directors - Observer at Debut since 2023. The profile describes leading teams pursuing cutting-edge research, product development, financing and acquisitions.

  2. Jessica Murphy

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President of Business Development · Bennie

    Vice President of Business Development at Bennie since 2025, and Director of Business Development at Bennie from 2023 to 2025. The profile says that as VP of Business Development she builds channels that enhance customer and partner value. Other roles include Director of Strategic Partnerships Business Development at TriNet (2022–2023) and Director of Broker Partnerships Business Development at TriNet Zenefits (2020–2022).

  3. Jim Brady

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President, Business Development and Partnerships · Viaduct

    Vice President, Business Development and Partnerships at Viaduct since 2021, and Founder & Executive Advisor Mobility, GTM Strategy & Partnerships at Strategic Experience Solutions from 2019 to 2021. The profile describes experience leading GTM strategy, partnerships, business development and revenue acceleration across both a Fortune 100 organization and a high-growth tech startup.

  4. Kristen Roney

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President Of Business Development · Case-Mate

    Vice President Of Business Development at Case-Mate since 2019. Other roles include Vice President Brands and Licensing at C2 Wireless (2018–2019), Vice President Licensing and New Business Development at Incipio Group (2013–2018) and Vice President Business Development at M-Edge Accessories (2009–2013). The profile describes a business strategist focused on finding incremental business opportunities that provide high margins and value to partners.

  5. Maribel Herrera

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President of Business Development · Paysafe

    Vice President of Business Development at Paysafe since 2025; the profile describes the role, as Paysafe CRO's VP of Business Development, as identifying and cultivating partnerships that expand Paysafe's global market presence, including in digital wallets. Other roles include Senior Director, Banking Partnerships at FIS (2024–2025), Senior Director, Global Head of Transformational Partners at FIS (2020–2023) and Head of Strategic Partnerships, Payment Networks and Partnerships at Worldpay (2019–2020).

  6. Mitchell Winfree

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President of Business Development · Elephas

    Vice President of Business Development at Elephas since 2025, and Vice President of Business Development at Segmed AI from 2023 to 2024. Other roles include Vice President, Life Sciences at Atropos Health (2024–2025), Sales Director at BIOVIA (2022–2023) and Area Vice President, Account Strategy at Komodo Health (2020–2022).

  7. Paul Perryman

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships · Netflix

    Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships at Netflix since 2011. The profile lists specialties in business development, IP licensing, subscription video-on-demand and partnerships with pay TV, broadband and mobile operators and consumer electronics manufacturers. Other roles include Director & General Manager, Americas at DivX, LLC (2006–2011) and Manager, Business Development at Sanyo Energy (2001–2004).

  8. Shane Khalaf

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President of Business Development · CarrierHawk

    Vice President of Business Development at CarrierHawk since 2025, where the profile describes a focus on building partnerships and creating logistics solutions that help shippers move freight more efficiently. Other roles include Director North American Partnerships at CarrierHawk (2024–2025), Director, Enterprise Sales at Capstone Logistics, LLC (2022–2023) and Key Account Manager - Energy Vertical at C.H. Robinson (2018–2022).

  9. Wes P.

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President, Business Development · Manteo

    Vice President, Business Development at Manteo since 2018; the profile says the role leads sales and business development pursuits in the Oil & Gas, Utilities and Entertainment verticals, with a focus that includes Cyber Security, Data Center and Cloud. Other roles include Enterprise Account Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2015–2017), President & CEO at See Your Game Inc. (2000–2014), and VP Business Development at Burntsand (1995–2000) and at DCS Systems (1990–1995).

  10. Zvee Geffen

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Vice President of Business Development · Funko

    Vice President of Business Development at Funko since 2025, where the profile says he leads Funko's global sports initiatives. Other roles include Vice President, Licensing and Brand Marketing at Liithos (2024–2025), Director (Head) of Licensing at Major League Baseball Players Association (2020–2023) and Senior Manager, Licensing & Marketing at Major League Baseball Players Association (2018–2020).

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Match the person's deal type to yours, since licensing, channel partnerships, enterprise sales and market-entry deals call for different skills. Check each person's industry and company stage in their listed roles before asking for advice on a specific partnership or market.

Questions to take into the conversation

  1. 01How do you decide which partnerships or new markets deserve a dedicated business development effort?
  2. 02What does a good partnership deal structure look like when both sides want different economics?
  3. 03How do you measure whether business development work is producing revenue rather than just activity?

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