Hussam Abusamra
About Hussam Abusamra
Hussam Abusamra serves as the Regional Sales Director at Black Box, a position he has held since 2021, bringing over 30 years of experience in business development within the IT sector, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
Work at Black Box
Hussam Abusamra has served as the Regional Sales Director at Black Box since 2021. In this role, he focuses on business development and market expansion for the company's offerings in the Middle East. His responsibilities include promoting cloud security solutions and transitioning clients from traditional systems to cloud-based services.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining Black Box, Hussam Abusamra worked as the Regional Sales Director at Z Services, a Cyber Security Cloud Provider, from 2015 to 2020. His role involved overseeing sales strategies and operations in the Middle East, contributing to the growth of cloud security solutions in the region. He also held a similar position at Blue Coat Systems, acquired by Symantec, from 2010 to 2014, where he managed sales across the Middle East and Turkey.
Education and Expertise
Hussam Abusamra earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Yarmouk University, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. With over 30 years of experience in the IT sector, he specializes in business development and market expansion, particularly in transitioning traditional markets to cloud-based cyber solutions.
Career in Sales Management
Hussam Abusamra's career includes significant roles in sales management. He worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Blue Coat Systems from 2006 to 2009, focusing on markets in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Jordan. Additionally, he served as Sales Manager at GulfNet Solutions Company Limited from 2001 to 2005, where he contributed to sales growth in Saudi Arabia.
Specialization in Cloud Security Solutions
Hussam Abusamra specializes in expanding cloud security solutions, including Web Security, Email Security, User Activity Monitoring (UAM), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). His expertise lies in addressing the needs of various sectors such as government, education, and enterprise within the Middle East region.