Hakema El Haddad
About Hakema El Haddad
Hakema El Haddad serves as the VP Sales for France at Datasite, where she has worked for over 22 years. She transitioned from a Project Manager role to sales in 2007, focusing on revenue generation across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Africa.
Work at Datasite
Hakema El Haddad has been with Datasite since its inception as Merrill Corporation, demonstrating long-term commitment and adaptability through the company's evolution. She currently serves as VP Sales for France, a position she has held since 2019. Prior to this role, she worked as Sales Director for 22 years, focusing on sales strategies and revenue generation. Her responsibilities extend beyond France to include Belgium, Luxembourg, and Africa, indicating a broad regional focus. El Haddad has played a key role in assisting clients across various sectors, including corporations, investment banks, law firms, and private equity firms, in preparing for transactions.
Education and Expertise
Hakema El Haddad studied Law at Birkbeck, University of London, where she earned her LLB from 2002 to 2006. This academic background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles, which is beneficial in her current role in sales, particularly in sectors that require legal expertise. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Lycée Simone Weil, achieving a Baccalauréat Littéraire. Her educational qualifications contribute to her understanding of complex transactions and client needs in her sales role.
Background
Before joining Datasite, Hakema El Haddad worked at 3Com as a Telesales representative from 2001 to 2002 in Reading, United Kingdom. This early experience in sales provided her with foundational skills that she later applied in her career at Datasite. In 2007, she transitioned from a Project Manager role in London to a sales position in Paris, marking a significant career shift that allowed her to leverage her project management experience in a sales context.
Achievements
Hakema El Haddad has been instrumental in driving revenue growth at Datasite through her extensive experience and strategic sales initiatives. Her role involves working closely with clients from diverse sectors, helping them navigate complex transactions. Her long tenure at the company, coupled with her ability to adapt to changes in the market and organizational structure, highlights her contributions to the firm's success in the competitive landscape of sales.