Avalara Inc., the agentic tax and compliance leader, today announced the appointment of Amy Walker as Executive Vice President, Chief Sales Officer. The appointment is to take effect from February 23, 2026, and will enhance worldwide SaaS sales leadership. Walker will directly report to the Chief Executive Officer, Scott McFarlane, and will be responsible for the expansion of the global sales organization. The company will benefit from improved market positioning as a result of effective revenue execution and customer-centric growth strategies.
“Amy is a proven, results-driven leader who puts customers first and builds teams that consistently win,” said Scott McFarlane, CEO and Co-Founder of Avalara. “She has scaled complex global sales organizations and driven disciplined execution at every stage of growth. As we focus on accelerating performance in 2026, Amy will play a critical role in sharpening our go-to-market strategy and delivering revenue growth.” Avalara prioritizes scalable compliance technology solutions across global markets.
Experience, Growth Strategy and Future Goals
Walker brings to Avalara over 15 years of experience in leading revenue growth and high-performing SaaS sales teams worldwide. Before joining Avalara, Walker was the Chief Sales Officer at a publicly held SaaS company, where she contributed to the scaling of revenue to $2 billion in highly competitive global technology markets. Walker started her career as a sales representative and has progressed through her career with increasing leadership roles and experience in customer engagement.
“I’m excited to join Avalara at such an important moment,” said Amy Walker. “The opportunity to work alongside a talented team, deepen customer relationships, and help drive sustainable growth is incredibly compelling. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and delivering meaningful results for our customers and partners.”
Avalara continues investing in leadership talent while expanding digital tax automation innovation globally.
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Source: PRNewswire
