Steve Hurcom
About Steve Hurcom
Steve Hurcom serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Solutions and Services for EMEA at Hitachi Vantara. He has extensive experience in sales and leadership roles across various companies, including RMS and Autodesk, and holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Bristol.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Steve Hurcom serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Solutions and Services for the EMEA region at Hitachi Vantara. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing the Digital Solutions and Services business. In this role, he has full profit and loss responsibility and manages global teams in high growth environments. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction and operational success of the organization within the EMEA market.
Previous Experience at Cytora
Prior to his current role, Steve Hurcom worked at Cytora as Chief Revenue Officer for a period of six months in 2018. During his tenure in London, he focused on revenue generation strategies and business development initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's market presence.
Background in Sales Leadership at RMS
Steve Hurcom has extensive experience in sales leadership at RMS. He served as Vice President of Sales for Europe from 2011 to 2016, followed by roles as SVP and Managing Director of International Client Development from 2016 to 2018, and as Chairman and Board Director for RMS Japan during the same period. His responsibilities included driving sales strategies and managing client relationships across various markets.
Education and Expertise
Steve Hurcom earned a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Bristol, where he studied from 1987 to 1994. He also completed his A levels in Maths, Physics, and Geography at Peter Symmonds 6th Form College Winchester. His academic background complements his expertise in SAS Solution Selling and positions him well for leadership roles in technology and digital solutions.
Career Progression and Other Roles
Steve Hurcom has held various senior roles throughout his career. He was the Global Sales Director at Mobile Systems International (MSI) Consultancy Ltd from 1996 to 1999 and served as Global Sales Director at Pitney Bowes from 1999 to 2003. He also worked at Autodesk as VP Sales for EMEA from 2003 to 2006 and at Hitachi Vantara as VP Global Services Sales from 2018 to 2019. His career reflects a consistent focus on driving sales growth and managing high-performing teams.