David Mc Murdo
About David Mc Murdo
David Mc Murdo serves as the Country Manager for Southern Africa at ExaGrid, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales management and business development, having held various leadership roles at notable companies including Liquid Telecom, Veritas Technologies, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Current Role at ExaGrid
David Mc Murdo serves as the Country Manager for Southern Africa at ExaGrid, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and implementing customer engagement strategies within the region. His leadership is characterized by a proven track record in people management, where he leads teams to achieve strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications and IT
David has extensive experience in the telecommunications and IT sectors. He worked at Liquid Telecom South Africa as Executive: Enterprise for three months in 2020. Prior to that, he held several positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, including ISS Sales & BU Manager and ESSN Country Manager for South Africa. His tenure at Veritas Technologies LLC as Regional Director lasted four years, from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Professional Development
David Mc Murdo has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his professional skills. He studied at GIBS, achieving Strategy Excellence in 2012. He also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he earned a certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, he completed a Management Development Program at GIMT in 2005.
Sales Management Expertise
Throughout his career, David has demonstrated a strong background in sales management. He has held roles such as Sales Director at Faritec and Sales and Service Director at iSolve. His experience includes developing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing market presence and driving business growth across multiple companies in Southern Africa.
Longstanding Career in Technology
David's career in technology spans several decades, beginning in 1995 at Anglo American as Systems and Service Manager. He has worked in various capacities, including as Service Director at Siemens and Microsoft Services Manager at Compaq. His diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in customer engagement strategies and business development.