Director
SaaS Innovation
EBSCO
Chappy Floyd is a seasoned sales and business development leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth in the information services and technology sectors. As a Sales Director at EBSCO Information Services, Chappy is responsible for leading the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product line across multiple markets, including federal government, corporate, and academic institutions.
Throughout his tenure at EBSCO, Chappy has held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Discovery Innovation for Corporations, National Sales Manager for Discovery Products, and Corporate Field Sales Representative. His expertise spans sales strategy, channel partnerships, customer retention, and consultative sales, with a focus on innovative discovery solutions such as EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), FOLIO, Full Text Finder, and Stacks.
Prior to EBSCO, Chappy held significant roles at industry giants LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, further strengthening his expertise in enterprise sales, digital media, and subscription-based business models. His leadership in strategic alliances, SaaS solutions, and content sales has positioned him as a thought leader in the field.
Driven by a passion for helping organizations optimize their discovery and research capabilities, Chappy continues to provide impactful solutions that enhance user experience and drive business success.