Ajmair Heer
About Ajmair Heer
Ajmair Heer is the Director of Commercial Sales at Astranis Space Technologies, with a background in sales and account management across various technology companies. He has held significant roles at Synamedia, Cisco, DIRECTV, and BSkyB, and possesses advanced degrees in business management.
Current Role at Astranis Space Technologies
Ajmair Heer serves as the Director of Commercial Sales at Astranis Space Technologies, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and managing commercial relationships within the space technology sector. His leadership is focused on expanding the company's market presence and securing new business opportunities.
Previous Experience at Synamedia
Prior to his current role, Ajmair Heer worked at Synamedia as the Vice President of Sales & Account Management from 2018 to 2022. In this capacity, he contributed to the SaaS and Security spin-out from Cisco, overseeing sales operations and account management strategies. His efforts were instrumental in positioning Synamedia within the competitive landscape of technology services.
Career Background at Cisco
Ajmair Heer held multiple positions at Cisco, including Managing Director of Software & Security Sales from 2016 to 2018 and Managing Director & General Manager of Video Software Sales for the Asia-Pacific region from 2009 to 2016. His tenure at Cisco involved leading sales teams and driving revenue growth across various markets.
Educational Qualifications
Ajmair Heer holds a Bachelor of Science (HONS) in Industrial Business Systems from De Montfort University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining two Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, one from the National University of Singapore in 2011 and another from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2012. His academic background combines engineering and business management.
Achievements in Sales Leadership
Ajmair Heer has a proven track record in sales leadership, having successfully led a regional sales team that consistently exceeded sales quotas over multiple fiscal periods. He also played a key role in complex multi-party negotiations, securing long-term contract renewals with four major customers, which resulted in a total contract value of $0.5 billion.