Paul Gour
About Paul Gour
Paul Gour serves as the Director of New Business Development at Poka Inc. He has extensive experience in sales and management across various technology companies, including Microsoft Canada and Canon Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Physics from the Royal Military College of Canada.
Current Role at Poka
Paul Gour serves as the Director of New Business Development at Poka Inc. since 2021. He operates in the Greater Toronto Area, utilizing a remote work model. In this role, he focuses on expanding business opportunities and fostering relationships that contribute to the company's growth.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Gour held various roles that contributed to his expertise in business development. He worked at Graycon I.T. Powered by Ricoh as Regional Manager for the Greater Toronto Area from 2017 to 2019. He also served as VP of Sales at PINpoint Information Systems Inc. from 2019 to 2021, and as Managing Director at ARC Business Solutions from 2012 to 2015.
Sales Leadership at Microsoft Canada
Gour has extensive experience in sales leadership at Microsoft Canada. He held multiple positions, including National Sales Manager for the Communications Sector from 2006 to 2008, National Manager for Industry Partner Sales from 2008 to 2012, and Regional Sales Manager for Atlantic Canada from 2000 to 2006. His tenure at Microsoft spanned over a decade and involved significant responsibilities in driving sales strategies.
Educational Background in Engineering Physics
Paul Gour studied Engineering Physics at the Royal Military College of Canada, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.). This educational foundation has contributed to his analytical skills and technical expertise in various roles throughout his career.
Expertise in Cloud Solutions and Strategic Planning
Gour possesses a strong background in cloud-based solutions, particularly with Azure. He is recognized for his skills in contract negotiation, partner management, and delivering executive-level presentations. His ability to build effective strategic plans has been instrumental in driving revenue growth for the organizations he has worked with.