66degrees Appoints Shawn Robertson as Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate AI and Data Growth

CHICAGO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 66degrees, a leading AI, Data and Cloud consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Shawn Robertson as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Robertson brings over 25 years of experience driving revenue growth and building high-performing go-to-market teams. His remarkable track record leading teams across the technology sector has been forged by fostering strong customer relationships, implementing effective go-to-market strategies, and serving as a catalyst for team growth. In his role at 66degrees, Robertson will oversee Sales, Solution Consulting, Marketing and Alliances.

"We are thrilled to welcome Shawn to 66degrees as our CRO," said Ben Kessler, CEO. "Over the past year, 66degrees has experienced strong demand for our AI, Data and Cloud services as companies look to transform how they serve customers and operate profitably. Shawn will accelerate our growth trajectory by continuing to elevate our Field Sales excellence and amplifying our brand through Marketing and Alliances excellence. Our customers will experience Shawn's leadership through a consistent experience from the time they first meet 66degrees through each engagement that follows."  

 "The appointment of Shawn Robertson as CRO is a significant step in 66degrees' strategic growth plan," commented Jeff Rich, 66degrees' Chairman. "His proven ability to drive revenue growth and build high-performing go-to-market teams will be invaluable as 66degrees continues to expand its market presence and deliver exceptional value to clients."

Prior to joining 66degrees, Robertson significantly propelled Everest Group's growth, building it from an unranked entity to the fourth most recognized research brand globally. He consistently delivered over 40% annual growth, improved go-to-market efficiency, and transformed marketing to exponentially increase lead generation. His experience also includes significant commercial leadership across multiple roles at SAP, where he spearheaded Sales, Marketing, and Alliances efforts, achieving similar accelerated growth rates while leading global sales culture initiatives and turning around underperforming teams.

"I am incredibly excited to join 66degrees at such a pivotal time in the company's journey," said Shawn Robertson. "The company's reputation for innovation in Agentic, AI, Data and Cloud solutions, combined with its strong focus on customer success, presents a tremendous opportunity. I look forward to working with the talented team at 66degrees to build upon their achievements and drive significant revenue growth by helping more organizations transform their businesses with cutting-edge technologies."

About 66degrees:

66degrees is a leading AI, Data and Cloud consulting firm specializing in helping clients unlock value by transforming customer experiences and business operations through innovative solutions. With unmatched engineering capabilities, global teams spanning both hemispheres and industry expertise in Banking, Retail, HCLS and Logistics, 66degrees helps clients shape the future of work and become AI-enabled enterprises. Learn more at 66degrees.com.

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