James Wong
About James Wong
James Wong serves as the APJ Regional Sales Director at IronNet, bringing extensive experience in sales and client relationship management across various technology companies. He has a strong background in IT security and cloud computing, supported by degrees in Engineering and an MBA.
Current Role at IronNet
James Wong serves as the APJ Regional Sales Director at IronNet, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and managing client relationships across the Asia Pacific region. His responsibilities include developing a sales pipeline and securing business opportunities that align with IronNet's objectives.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
James Wong has held various leadership positions in sales throughout his career. He worked at Dell as Sales Director from 2011 to 2015, where he managed sales operations in Singapore. Following that, he served as Regional Sales Director for Akamai Technologies from 2015 to 2019, and as Regional Sales Director for Group-IB from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as Country Manager at Akamai Technologies and Senior Director at Capgemini.
Education and Expertise
James Wong holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the National University of Singapore and an MBA in Information Technology from the University of Surrey. He possesses expertise in IT security, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, with specific skills in threat intelligence, threat hunting, and digital forensics incident response.
Client Network and Sales Achievements
James Wong has developed a wide network of clients, including CEOs, CIOs, and CISOs across local and global markets. He has been instrumental in securing multimillion-dollar deals through effective contract negotiations, which have contributed to the stabilization of company revenues and enhancement of reputations in the organizations he has worked for.
Regional Sales Development in Asia Pacific
Throughout his career, James Wong has developed a strong sales pipeline across multiple countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. His strategic approach to sales has enabled him to effectively penetrate these markets and establish significant business relationships.