Dave Rakusen
About Dave Rakusen
Dave Rakusen serves as the Vice President for Europe and the Americas at Appcircle, having previously held leadership roles at companies such as Salesforce, MongoDB, and Metalogix. He has a background in sales and management, with extensive experience in the technology sector across various regions.
Current Role at Appcircle
Dave Rakusen serves as the Vice President for Europe and Americas at Appcircle. He has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in a hybrid work environment. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and driving growth in these key regions.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current position, Rakusen held various leadership roles in sales across multiple organizations. He worked at Salesforce as Regional Vice President ECS UKi from 2018 to 2021, and at MongoDB as Regional Director for the UK and Ireland from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Metalogix Software as Vice President of Sales for EMEA from 2013 to 2018 further solidified his expertise in sales management.
Educational Background
Dave Rakusen studied Economics at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1995 to 1998. His foundational education includes attendance at Harrogate Grammar School from 1993 to 1995 and Leeds Grammar School from 1987 to 1993.
Career Progression in Sales
Rakusen's career in sales began at Percussion, where he served as a Sales Executive from 2000 to 2004, and later as Sales Manager for EMEA from 2004 to 2006. He continued to develop his career at Axceler, which was acquired by Metalogix, where he worked as Director of Sales for EMEA from 2008 to 2013, and as Sales Manager for EMEA from 2006 to 2007.
Experience in Emerging Markets
In addition to his roles in Europe, Rakusen has also worked at Bitrise as Head of Sales for EMEA and APAC from 2022 to 2024. This position allowed him to gain valuable insights into emerging markets and expand his sales expertise across different regions.