Alex Joseph
About Alex Joseph
Alex Joseph is an Account Development Director at Cognite, where he leads the Account Development team across various sectors in the EMEA and APAC regions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computing and an MBA in Oil & Gas Management, and has extensive experience in IT and client engagement.
Work at Cognite
Alex Joseph serves as the Account Development Director at Cognite, a position he has held since 2020. He leads the Account Development team, focusing on sectors such as Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Power & Utilities. His responsibilities span the EMEA and APAC regions, where he emphasizes client engagement and the management of international projects. His role involves strategic oversight and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance business development efforts.
Previous Experience
Before joining Cognite, Alex Joseph worked at Keystone Academic Solutions as a Senior Account Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Oslo, Norway. His career also includes significant roles at Diamond Offshore as Deputy IT Area Manager for EMEA from 2011 to 2018 in Aberdeen, and as a Service Desk Analyst at Talisman Energy from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he gained experience as a Desktop Support Engineer at The University of Edinburgh from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Alex Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computing from Edinburgh Napier University, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Oil & Gas Management from Robert Gordon University between 2014 and 2017. His educational background supports his strong IT foundation and business acumen, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Alex Joseph has a diverse professional background that spans over a decade in the IT and business sectors. His early career included roles in technical support and service management, which provided him with a solid foundation in IT operations. His transition into account management and business development reflects his ability to integrate technical knowledge with business strategy, particularly in the energy sector.
Client Engagement Focus
In his current role, Alex Joseph places a strong emphasis on client engagement activities. He manages international projects across Europe, the Middle-East, and Africa, ensuring that client needs are met and that projects align with business objectives. His focus on building relationships and understanding client requirements is central to his approach in driving account development.