Gerhard Leichtfried
About Gerhard Leichtfried
Gerhard Leichtfried is an Area Vice President at IGEL Technology, having previously served as Country Manager for the company in Austria from 2020 to 2024. He has extensive experience in management roles across various technology companies, including Ivanti, AppSense, Fujitsu, Dell, and Symantec.
Current Role at IGEL Technology
Gerhard Leichtfried serves as the Area Vice President at IGEL Technology, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Vienna, Austria. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the region, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at IGEL Technology
Prior to his current role, Gerhard Leichtfried worked as the Country Manager at IGEL Technology (Austria) GmbH from 2020 to 2024. During his tenure, he managed the company's operations in Austria, focusing on business development and client relations in the local market.
Career Background in Technology Management
Gerhard Leichtfried has a diverse background in technology management. He held the position of Country Manager at Ivanti from 2017 to 2020, and prior to that, he was the Country Manager at AppSense from 2015 to 2020. His career began at Dell, where he worked for eight years in various sales management roles, including Sales Manager and Key Account Manager.
Educational Qualifications
Gerhard Leichtfried studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at HTL Waidhofen / Ybbs, completing his high school degree from 1986 to 1991. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in technical knowledge, which he has applied throughout his career in the technology sector.
Professional Journey in Sales and Account Management
Throughout his career, Gerhard Leichtfried has held various positions in sales and account management. He worked as a Senior Account Executive at Symantec (Austria) GmbH for one year and as a Lead Account Manager at Fujitsu Technology Solutions from 2008 to 2011. His experience encompasses a range of responsibilities, from sales strategy to client engagement.