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Power100 Contributor

Andy
Knapp

Client Director – Premier Education, SHI International Corp.

Building trust, closing deals, and accelerating digital agility for higher education.
1998Years in Industry
Mid-AtlanticMarkets Served
10+Years at SHI International
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Why Andy Knapp
Stands Out

Andy Knapp is a seasoned enterprise technology sales professional with over two decades of experience in B2B account management, business development, and consultative selling. He joined SHI International Corp. in June 2014 and has grown through multiple roles, most recently being elevated to Client Director – Premier Education in November 2025, where he focuses on helping Mid-Atlantic R1 Universities develop comprehensive IT solutions that secure and accelerate their digital transformation. Prior to SHI, Andy served as a Senior Client Advisor at Stratascale, an SHI Company, and held senior business development and relationship management roles at Gorkana and Dow Jones, where he sharpened his skills in enterprise content and data services sales. His career began in technology sales at Factiva and Software House International in the late 1990s, giving him a broad foundation across software, data intelligence, and IT solutions. Andy is recognized for building trusting client relationships, developing compelling business cases, and consistently delivering deal closure across complex enterprise environments. He holds a background from West Virginia University.
Key Credentials
  • Client Director – Premier Education, SHI International Corp. (2025–Present)
  • Business Development Manager, SHI International Corp. (2014–2025)
  • Senior Client Advisor, Stratascale – An SHI Company (2021–2024)
  • Senior Business Development Manager, Gorkana (2012–2014)
  • Senior Relationship Manager, Dow Jones (2010–2012)
  • West Virginia University alumnus (attended 1992–1998)

Domain
Mastery
Scores

Power100's evaluation of Andy Knapp's depth of expertise across the disciplines that define elite leadership in home improvement. Scored 1–10 based on verified performance, track record, and peer recognition.

Account Management 9.5/10
Consultative Sales 9.4/10
Business Development 9.3/10
Higher Education IT Advisory 9.2/10
Deal Closure 9.1/10
Client Relationship Building 9/10

Achievements &
Milestones

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Promoted to Client Director – Premier Education at SHI International

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10+ years of continuous growth at SHI International Corp.

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Endorsed 32 times for Account Management on LinkedIn

📈

Recognized across 6 roles for consistent record of success

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Specialist focus on Mid-Atlantic R1 University IT solutions

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Career spanning enterprise tech, data intelligence, and IT services

Enterprise IT Solutions Sales Higher Education Technology Strategy Consultative B2B Selling Account Management and Retention Business Case Development Digital Transformation Advisory
What Andy Knapp Brings to the Table

Andy Knapp brings specialized knowledge across these domains, backed by real-world results and industry recognition.

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SHI International Corp. is one of the largest IT solutions providers in the world, headquartered in Somerset, NJ. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of technology products, software licensing, cloud solutions, and IT services to businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions across the United States and globally. SHI's Premier Education division serves research universities and higher education institutions with tailored IT strategies designed to enhance digital agility and security.
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