Mark Dooley
About Mark Dooley
Mark Dooley serves as the VP of Sales and General Manager for EMEA at Chef Software, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in sales, particularly in cloud computing and software development, with a notable history at IBM in various leadership roles.
Work at Chef Software
Mark Dooley serves as the Vice President of Sales and General Manager for the EMEA region at Chef Software. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's growth in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and initiatives across the EMEA market, leveraging his extensive experience in software sales to drive performance.
Previous Experience at IBM
Mark Dooley has a significant tenure at IBM, where he held various sales leadership roles from 2003 to 2018. His positions included European Sales Leader for Mainframe Software, Sales Leader for IBM Cloud, and Professional Services Sales Manager. He also served as Sales Leader for Internet of Things and Software Client Leader. His diverse roles at IBM provided him with a strong foundation in software sales and client management.
Background in Software Sales
Mark Dooley has over two decades of experience in software sales, beginning his career at Compuware from 1990 to 2000. He then worked at PTC for three years before joining IBM. His extensive background includes managing sales teams and leading initiatives across various software domains, including cloud computing and development and testing software.
Education and Expertise
Mark Dooley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing from the University of Leeds, where he studied from 1983 to 1986. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and sales strategies in cloud computing and the Internet of Things.
Achievements in Sales Growth
Throughout his career, Mark Dooley has demonstrated a proven track record of driving sales growth in both startup environments and established corporations. His leadership in sales initiatives has been instrumental in enhancing the market presence of Chef Software in the EMEA region.