Jonathan Bentley
About Jonathan Bentley
Jonathan Bentley is the UK & I Sales Director at Keepit, specializing in SaaS, cloud, and on-premise technologies with a focus on AI, ML, and cybersecurity.
Company
Jonathan Bentley is currently working at Keepit as the UK & I Sales Director. Keepit provides a SaaS backup solution that emphasizes data security and compliance. The company uses a unique approach that includes four copies of backup data for applications like M365 and employs a simple user-based licensing model that offers unlimited storage and data retention.
Title
As the UK & I Sales Director at Keepit, Jonathan Bentley is responsible for overseeing the sales operations within the United Kingdom and Ireland. His role involves leading sales initiatives and implementing a partner-first go-to-market model, which appeals to organizations focused on digital transformation and cloud-first strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Bentley earned a BA in Financial Services from the University of the West of England, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He also attended Sedbergh School between 1984 and 1990. His expertise includes SaaS, cloud, and on-premise technologies. Since 2014, Jonathan has focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Additionally, he has a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in privileged access management, identity access management, and identity governance.
Background
Jonathan Bentley has over 20 years of experience in sales within the IT industry, working with large companies and partnering with various organizations. Prior to his current role at Keepit, he held positions at SailPoint, Black Kite (formerly NormShield), BeyondTrust, Micro Focus, ILOG, NEON Systems, and Capgemini. His roles have primarily involved enterprise sales, where he has honed his skills in selling IT capabilities directly and through partners.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jonathan Bentley has specialized in delivering IT solutions with a strong emphasis on compliance areas such as GDPR, SOX, and PCI. He has also shown a keen interest in coaching less experienced sales professionals and has experience running sales teams. At Keepit, he leverages blockchain-like development in the company's design to naturally enhance data security, reinforcing the company's position in the market. Jonathan's expertise and leadership contribute significantly to Keepit's mission of providing secure and compliant SaaS backup solutions.