The Twilley Academy of Sales Announces Strategic Partnership with Celonis

The Twilley Academy of Sales at East Carolina University (ECU) is excited to welcome Celonis, the global leader in process mining and process intelligence as its newest strategic partner. This collaboration underscores ECU’s commitment to advancing sales education through innovative industry partnerships that expose students to cutting-edge technology and real-world applications.

As part of this partnership, Celonis will offer internships, mentorships and full-time career opportunities to ECU sales students while also engaging with the university in support of sales research and applied learning initiatives. “Celonis is at the forefront of revolutionizing business performance through process optimization,” said Dr. Michael Rodriguez, Director of the Twilley Academy of Sales. “Their involvement in our program not only elevates the learning experience but helps prepare our students to thrive in the future of tech-enabled selling.”

Celonis has redefined how leading companies operate, including many in the Fortune 500, by leveraging AI and process intelligence to improve business outcomes. This partnership gives ECU students a front-row seat to how their Process Intelligence Platform is transforming enterprise organizations to realize significant value across the top, bottom and green line.

“ECU’s Twilley Academy of Sales is a fantastic training ground for the next generation of consultative, tech-savvy sales professionals,” said Ryan Gold, VP of Business Development. “We’re honored to support their mission and look forward to helping shape the future of sales talent.”

The Twilley Academy of Sales is a nationally recognized program housed in ECU’s College of Business. With a growing network of corporate partners, the Academy equips students with real-world experience, research-driven curriculum, and industry mentorship that empower them to lead with confidence and innovation.