Mike Summers
About Mike Summers
Mike Summers serves as the Vice President of Sales for EMEA at iProov, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various sectors, particularly in digital identity and eGovernment.
Work at iProov
Mike Summers has held the position of VP Sales, EMEA at iProov since 2022. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations across the EMEA region, focusing on driving growth and expanding market presence. Prior to this position, he served as Regional Sales Director, EMEA at iProov for nine months in 2022.
Previous Experience in Sales and Consulting
Summers has extensive experience in sales and consulting roles prior to joining iProov. He worked at Smartmatic as a Program Director for Online Voting from 2015 to 2021, and as a Regional Business Consultant from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Head of eGovernment for EMEA & APAC at Smartmatic from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he served as Commercial Director for Government & Strategic Alliances at Yoti from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Mike Summers studied at the University of Portsmouth, where he earned a PhD in Geochemistry from 1993 to 1997. He also holds a BSc. (Hons) in Geology from the same university, completed from 1990 to 1993. His academic background supports his expertise in digital transformation and identity management, particularly in developing and executing integrated sales and marketing strategies.
Background in Digital Identity and eGovernment
Summers is recognized as an expert and advocate in the digital identity, eGovernment, and digital democracy sectors. He has extensive experience in advocacy and lobbying roles with institutions and governments across the UK and the broader EMEA region. His career includes significant positions at Everyone Counts, Inc. and Election Systems & Software, where he focused on sales and business development.
Achievements in Sales and Business Development
Throughout his career, Mike Summers has specialized in nurturing and winning breakthrough projects in new markets. He has developed a robust global partner network within Systems Integrator, Government, NGO, and International Development Agency communities. His ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities has been a key factor in his success in various sales and leadership roles.