Nominations for 2024 are now open.

The Top 100 Global Sales Leaders (GSL100) has become the premier chronicle of exceptional sales leadership. Published annually by The Modern Sale™ in association with Collective[i]™, the GSL100 recognizes the accomplishments of sales executives globally.

TThe deadline to submit nominations has passed. Honorees will be announced in mid-December.

Criteria for selection:

  • Breadth and depth of experience

  • Company growth and performance

  • Experience with sales transformation and change management

  • Demonstrated leadership in team and company adoption of more advanced forms of AI

  • Commitment to talent development and inspiring the next generation of sales leadership

  • Ability to recruit and manage diverse teams

  • Demonstrates thought leadership and social influence

  • Overall contribution to the sales profession

GSL100 Featured Alumni

  • Olivia Nottebohm

    NOTION | CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

    As a veteran of multiple high-powered organizations — including McKinsey, Google, Dropbox, and Notion — Olivia Nottebohm has been at the forefront of transforming growth strategies.

    Nottebohm co-authored a groundbreaking article in 2014 titled "Grow Fast or Die Slow." This study emphasized the pivotal role that growth plays in the success and valuation of companies. Drawing from this deep reservoir of insights, Nottebohm charted a revolutionary course for Notion, redefining growth with a community-led approach.

    Notion, a product-led company, underwent a profound transformation under Nottebohm's guidance. Departing from traditional top-down and bottom-up models, Nottebohm nurtured a community-driven ecosystem, where users became not just customers but passionate advocates. By embracing the power of community, she unleashed a wave of growth that has set Notion apart as a true industry disruptor.

  • Mike Triplett

    CIGNA | PRESIDENT, U.S. COMMERCIAL

    Mike Triplett's leadership philosophy revolves around building bridges with colleagues and empowering their growth. He believes that true success lies not in personal achievements but in the mentorship and development of others.

    Triplett’s dedication to those concepts has earned him 4 national recognitions from Savoy Magazine as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. He also partners with small, minority- and women-owned local businesses to help them accelerate their growth, and has gained a seat on the National Corporate Council for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.

    Triplett is Vice Chair of the Enterprise DEI Council of The Cigna GroupSM and has served as executive sponsor of the company’s African American/Black Enterprise Resource Group since 2017.

  • César Cernuda

    NETAPP | PRESIDENT

    With a remarkable track record spanning over 25 years, César Cernuda has launched and grown companies in a variety of international markets, leading teams in sales, marketing and product development along the way.

    A firm believer in the power of innovation and digital resilience, Cernuda emphasizes that the current landscape demands unprecedented adaptability and agility. In the face of global challenges such as a pandemic, climate change, and societal transformation, he firmly believes that tech-savvy, data-driven, and resilient companies will not only survive but thrive even in these turbulent times.

    Cernuda's visionary leadership has garnered accolades, including the prestigious Officer's Cross in the Order of Civil Merit awarded by the Spanish Monarchy in 2021 in recognition of the commercial ties he helped build between Spain and the U.S.

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