Alex Costa
About Alex Costa
Alex Costa is a Business Development Executive at Endava in London, with a background in sales, football, and business management.
Currently Working as Business Development Executive at Endava
Alex Costa serves as a Business Development Executive at Endava, based in London, England, United Kingdom. In his role, Alex focuses on expanding the company's client base and identifying new business opportunities. Endava specializes in IT services, providing consultancy, software development, and managed services. Alex's responsibilities include client engagement, strategic planning, and driving business growth initiatives for the company.
Previous Role at Endava
Before his current position, Alex Costa worked at Endava as Business Development for a year from 2021 to 2022 in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he contributed to the development of business strategies and assisted in the acquisition and retention of clients. His efforts were integral to the company's commercial success during that period.
Sales Specialist and Accounts Manager at Dimension Data
From 2019 to 2020, Alex Costa was employed at Dimension Data as a Sales Specialist and Accounts Manager. Based at The Campus, he was responsible for managing client accounts and driving sales operations. His role included building strong customer relationships, crafting sales strategies, and ensuring customer satisfaction through tailored IT solutions provided by Dimension Data.
Football Career in the United States
Alex Costa's early career involved a significant focus on football. From 2015 to 2018, he played for the WarHawks at Auburn University of Montgomery in the United States while completing his studies. Additionally, he played for the Under17 South African National team from 2011 to 2013 and was scouted by Tottenham Hotspurs during 2012-2013. In 2014, he also played for the Nike Elite Team. His leadership skills were evident as he served as the captain of Bidvest Wits Football Academy.
Academic Background in Business Management
Alex Costa holds a Business Science degree specializing in Management from Auburn University at Montgomery, completed over the span of four years from 2015 to 2019. He graduated with Honours and Magna Cum Laude in December 2018, showcasing his academic excellence. Additionally, he was a College of Business Ambassador and served as Deputy Head Boy during his time at St Peter's College in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he completed his secondary education from 2010 to 2014.