Altan Cengiztekin
About Altan Cengiztekin
Altan Cengiztekin is the Director of Channel Sales for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at Arista Networks. He has extensive experience in channel management and sales, having previously worked at Citrix, Huawei Technologies, and Cisco.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Altan Cengiztekin serves as the Director Channel Sales for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at Arista Networks. Since 2019, he has been responsible for driving channel sales strategies in these regions. Arista Networks, based in Santa Clara, California, leverages his extensive experience to strengthen its market presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. His role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders and developing sales initiatives to enhance the company's growth in these territories.
Previous Experience at Citrix
Before joining Arista Networks, Altan Cengiztekin held notable positions at Citrix. From 2015 to 2019, he was the Country Manager in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, overseeing sales and operational performance in his designated market. Prior to this role, he worked as the Cloud Networking Channel Development Manager for Eastern Europe and Russia from 2013 to 2015. His leadership in these roles contributed significantly to Citrix's channel development and market penetration in these regions.
Background at Huawei Technologies
Altan Cengiztekin's career also includes a stint with Huawei Technologies. From 2011 to 2013, he served as the Channel Director for Central Asia and Caucasia in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. In this role, he was responsible for developing and managing the channel strategies across these regions, helping to bolster Huawei's presence and sales effectiveness. His work involved close collaboration with regional partners and facilitating the growth of Huawei's market reach.
Long Tenure at Cisco
Altan Cengiztekin spent a significant portion of his career at Cisco, from 2000 to 2011, in various roles. He began as a Territory Market Manager and later as a Distribution Channel Manager, where he was tasked with driving sales through channel partners. His tenure included the role of Channel Manager, which he held for 11 years, where he played a pivotal role in Cisco's channel management and sales strategies in San Jose, California.
Educational Background
Altan Cengiztekin has a diverse educational background. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Management, International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management, completed in one year from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, he earned another MBA in Management from Aalto University between 1997 and 1999. His undergraduate studies were at Boğaziçi University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics, spanning from 1991 to 1996. His foundational years of education include a focus on Mathematics and Computer Science from 1983 to 1990.