Damien Norwood

Meet Damien
Damien Norwood serves as the Business Development Manager at Clutch Solutions, where he leads with a focus on diversity and supplier diversity strategy. With a deep understanding of the evolving business landscape, Damien works to empower the Clutch sales team to successfully engage with organizations across the federal, commercial, and public sectors—especially those with supplier diversity or Indigenous spend requirements. He also plays an active role in raising awareness around DEI by representing Clutch Solutions in public initiatives and community outreach.

Career Journey
Damien began his career in the IT field in 2018 as an account executive, working within the channel alongside top OEM brands. In 2020, he joined Clutch Solutions and has since built a meaningful five-year tenure, contributing to the company’s growth from its early stages.

Through his experience supporting clients across commercial, federal, and public sectors, Damien gained a deep appreciation for the role supplier partnerships play in achieving operational and compliance goals. As both a seller and advisor, he’s witnessed how Clutch’s Native American-owned status has helped organizations meet supplier diversity and Indigenous spend requirements—turning social responsibility into measurable impact.

Commitment to the Community
Damien is deeply engaged in supporting Indigenous communities and building lasting relationships with tribal governments and businesses. He frequently travels to meet with tribal leaders to better understand their initiatives and explore how Clutch Solutions can provide meaningful support—whether through technology, partnerships, or advocacy.

As an active member of TribalHub, a network that connects Native American governments and enterprises around IT and innovation, Damien stays closely aligned with the evolving needs of Indigenous organizations. Beyond his professional efforts, he also helps plan and host events that give back to tribal-focused charities, reinforcing his belief that community investment is both a responsibility and a privilege.

This commitment is also reflected in Clutch Solutions’ identity as a Native American-owned business. Damien sees this as a platform for representation, opportunity, and impact—helping bridge the gap between industry and underserved communities while empowering organizations to meet meaningful diversity goals.

Academic Achievements
Damien has built his expertise through nearly a decade of hands-on experience working within the technology channel—supporting major OEMs and helping clients navigate complex procurement environments.

He has earned industry-recognized certifications from HPE, HP, Dell, Lenovo, VMware, Commvault, Fortinet, and AWS, along with focused cybersecurity training. Damien is also a graduate of the Nike Supplier Diversity Academy, which enhanced his ability to bridge supplier inclusion with strategic business goals.

He continues to deepen his expertise across key areas of emerging technology, including cloud infrastructure, data protection, and cybersecurity, while also advancing his knowledge in supplier diversity strategy and inclusive procurement frameworks.