Paula Henderson

Paula Henderson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for the Americas at SAS. 

Paula leads a team of more than 2,000 sales, service and operations professionals across the Americas in industries such as government, financial services, health care, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, energy, and telecommunications. She is inspired by the endless possibilities of using data, analytics and other statistical tools to further improve quantum AI solutions to accelerate the rate of positive operational and organizational impact.

Paula received her MBA from Meredith College, and her BS from North Carolina State University, where she serves on the National Advisory Board Member for the Institute of Emerging Issues. In addition, Paula serves as a board member for the American Heart Association, Prevent Child Abuse for NC and the Executive Roundtable for the NC Chamber of Commerce.