Emmanuel Obi
About Emmanuel Obi
Emmanuel Obi is a Regional Sales Manager for Kissflow in the Middle East and Africa, with extensive experience in sales and management across various technology companies. He has previously held positions at Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and Schlumberger, and has a strong background in digital transformation and cloud revenue growth.
Work at Kissflow
Emmanuel Obi currently serves as the Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Kissflow, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing the Profit and Loss (P&L) for the region and developing sales strategies tailored to the unique market dynamics of the Middle East and Africa. His focus includes building strong customer and partner relationships, as well as guiding organizations through digital transformation using low-code no-code platforms.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Kissflow, Emmanuel Obi worked at Oracle as a Senior Sales Manager for Oracle NetSuite from 2017 to 2023. He also held the position of Territory Sales Manager at Microsoft from 2014 to 2017. His career includes significant roles at IBM, where he was the Information Management Channel Sales Lead for Sub-Sahara Africa, and at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Sales Consultant. His extensive experience spans various sectors and regions, contributing to his expertise in sales management.
Educational Background
Emmanuel Obi has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from 1990 to 1998. He furthered his education with a postgraduate degree in Cloud Computing from The University of Texas at Austin from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he completed executive education programs at The Wharton School and London Business School, focusing on sales and public sector leadership. He also participated in specialized sales training at IBM.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
Throughout his career, Emmanuel Obi has demonstrated a track record of growing revenue by double digits and successfully adding multiple new logos in his previous roles. He has achieved high revenue attainment and growth in cloud revenue across various sectors. His strategic approach to sales and his ability to execute tailored sales strategies have contributed to his success in the competitive markets of the Middle East and Africa.
Certifications and Skills
Emmanuel Obi holds several certifications that enhance his professional qualifications, including certifications from HP and ITIL, in addition to his training at IBM. His skill set includes sales, customer relationship management, negotiation skills, and management, which he developed through various educational programs and practical experience in the field.