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Lisa Terrenzi

CEO, Diskeeper Corporation

A recognized authority in the software industry, Featured Lady and Diskeeper Corporation CEO Lisa Terrenzi has led her company through its growth and global leadership position as innovators in computer performance and reliability. Lisa’s long history with the company includes managing its largest strategic alliance deals and overseeing the software engineering and development divisions. She took the helm as the CEO of Diskeeper Corporation in 2007 and has since led the company to the highest revenue in its twenty-seven year history.

Diskeeper Corporation was founded in 1981 with the objective of developing products that make computer systems faster, more reliable, longer lived and energy efficient – all with zero overhead. Lisa has experience in almost every division of the company including sales, marketing, treasury, business development and overseeing the software development and R & D divisions. “I have successfully taken Diskeeper Corporation from a mostly North American company to a global company with offices in China, Europe and North America as well as representation in Australia,” she says.

Prior to joining the company, Lisa was a marketing specialist. “I found the transition into Diskeeper Corporation rather smooth as I was intrigued with what a unique and special company it was and is. “I found not only the owners, but also the individual members, to be more of a team and a family than a large, unapproachable corporation,” Lisa says.

“What made me join the company was the promise that we would help the IT world actually be more productive at achieving their goals,” Lisa says. “This was not just another software company that only cared about making a fast buck and would be gone quickly. I would actually be able to help corporations around the globe increase their productivity and thus make them happier and more effective.”

Lisa stayed because she contributed to achieving the company’s goals. “Success story after success story from our customers confirmed that our software worked,” Lisa says. “It actually freed up IT Managers across the globe for what would have otherwise been hours and hours of endless time spent on doing what our software does while they are sleeping!”

Her affinity for the technology field stems from its constantly changing environment. “The players in this field never sleep. They never give up,” Lisa says. “They are always innovating. You have to keep a step ahead of the game to stay in it! Nothing stays the same. That motivates me!”

In addition to the dynamic environment of her industry, Lisa stays motivated by helping people. “I am very much a people person and a social person. I like to be able to contribute towards goals that will make a positive impact,” she says.

A female CEO in a field dominated by men, Lisa admits her role can be challenging. “I have always tried to view it as ‘how do I succeed as an executive’ and not so much as being a woman in an executive role,” she says. “I believe the challenges I’ve run into are similar to what anyone else would have had to overcome working their way up the ranks within the company.”

“Conversely, there have been challenges, going into board rooms or conference rooms filled with all men or even mostly men,” says Lisa. “Because the technology field is a constantly changing and evolving field, I have found that the path has been more open to me.”

Lisa believes her best Diskeeper Corporation moment was leading her team to the highest revenue in the company’s twenty-seven year history. “This was a real morale builder for the group and showed them that we could do anything that we put our minds to as long as we worked together an effective team,” she says.

Moving forward, Lisa envisions Diskeeper Corporation continuing to produce innovative technologies that make global computing more efficient, as well as increase productivity and cost effectiveness for their customers. Lisa says, “Additionally, I see an increase in our technologies being utilized by OEMs, ODMs and ISV’s to make their products more effective and efficient for their users.”

What we learned from Lisa: “Always deliver what was promised.”

Enjoy the Day
“One key point is that I always strive to have fun in whatever it is that I am doing, which has a tremendously good effect on my family and business life.”

Keys to Success
“I believe that productivity alone should be the key measurement in determining the worth of an executive to his company and their customers.”

Staying Power
“What has allowed me to remain in the field and excel is my ability to persevere and to get things done once I start them.”

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