Steve Read
About Steve Read
Steve Read serves as a Client Delivery Leader at Adobe, where he has worked since 2007. He has a strong background in consulting and project management, having previously held leadership roles at Progress Software Corporation, IBM Lotus, and Deloitte & Touche.
Work at Adobe
Steve Read has been serving as the Client Delivery Leader at Adobe since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing client delivery operations, ensuring that services meet client expectations and align with the company's strategic goals. His tenure at Adobe spans 17 years, during which he has contributed to enhancing client relationships and service delivery standards.
Education and Expertise
Steve Read holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 1973 to 1976. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in City & Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, also from 1973 to 1976. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in client delivery and project management.
Background
Before joining Adobe, Steve Read held several key positions in the technology and consulting sectors. He worked as a Director at IBM Lotus from 1992 to 2000 and served as a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche from 1987 to 1992. His experience also includes a five-year tenure as Director of Americas Field Services at Progress Software Corporation, where he implemented significant changes to improve service delivery and financial performance.
Achievements at Progress Software Corporation
During his time at Progress Software Corporation from 2001 to 2006, Steve Read made notable contributions that enhanced the company's reputation. He eliminated troubled projects from the services portfolio, revitalized education services, and transformed an underperforming consulting team, leading to worldwide recognition. He also established the first Latin America Near Shore Center and implemented a revised services strategy that significantly boosted revenue.
Leadership and Strategy Implementation
Steve Read played a crucial role in implementing various strategic initiatives at Progress Software Corporation. He partnered with global services leaders to develop a standard consulting delivery methodology and introduced the Exemplar Sales Model to optimize resource allocation. His operational frameworks consistently drove overperformance in services groups, contributing to the overall success of the organization.