Bas Nijjer
About Bas Nijjer
Bas Nijjer serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at IriusRisk, where he has been since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales leadership across various sectors, having held senior roles at companies such as CollabNet, QASymphony, and WANdisco.
Work at IriusRisk
Bas Nijjer serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at IriusRisk since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for defining and implementing the go-to-market strategy, overseeing sales, marketing, and customer success teams. His leadership focuses on building and directing top-performing global sales functions, with an emphasis on developing future leaders and restructuring sales units to enhance performance.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Nijjer has held several significant positions in sales leadership prior to his current role. He worked at CollabNet as Sales Director from 2004 to 2011, followed by a position as EMEA Sales Director at WANdisco from 2013 to 2016. He also served as General Manager - EMEA at QASymphony from 2017 to 2020 and as GM/Sales Director EMEA at Tricentis for one year in 2019. His experience spans various sectors and includes engaging with key stakeholders at board and C-level.
Educational Background
Bas Nijjer studied at Nottingham Trent University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering. This educational foundation has contributed to his understanding of technology and its application in sales and business development.
Expertise in SaaS and Market Expansion
Nijjer has frontline experience in scaling SaaS companies globally and entering new markets. He has established a strong network of relationships with venture capital backers and leadership teams across the US and Europe. His expertise includes developing and leading modern go-to-market teams and strategies, as well as leading growth teams in Europe, the USA, and other international geographies.
Career Foundations at Hewlett-Packard
Nijjer began his career at Hewlett-Packard, where he worked as a Sales Manager from 1996 to 2000. He established one of the first UK Software Sales teams, which ignited his passion for fast-growth software organizations. This foundational experience has influenced his approach to sales and leadership throughout his career.