Rafi Hazan
About Rafi Hazan
Rafi Hazan serves as the Area Vice President of GSP Sales at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in sales strategy and business development, he has previously held leadership roles at BUZZ TELECOM INC, Cisco, and TELUS.
Work at RingCentral
Rafi Hazan currently serves as the Area Vice President of GSP Sales at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on assisting enterprise organizations, carriers, and value-added resellers in leveraging cloud technology. His expertise includes contact center and unified communications solutions, aimed at driving value for clients. Prior to his current role, Hazan was the Director of Carrier Sales at RingCentral from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's growth in the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience in Telecom
Before joining RingCentral, Rafi Hazan held several significant positions in the telecommunications industry. He was the President and CEO, co-founder of BUZZ TELECOM INC from 2005 to 2014, where he played a key role in establishing the company in the Montreal area. Following this, he worked at TELUS as the Regional Sales Director for Eastern Canada from 2014 to 2019, managing sales strategies and operations. He also served as Sales Director for Cloud & Hosted UC Solutions at Cisco from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing his expertise in the telecom sector.
Education and Expertise
Rafi Hazan has a strong educational background that supports his career in business and technology. He earned an Executive MBA from Université Paris Dauphine in 2015 and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM) between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he studied aerospace engineering at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, obtaining a B.Sc. degree from 1988 to 1992. His academic qualifications complement his over 20 years of experience in sales strategy, business development, and product development.
Entrepreneurial Achievements
Rafi Hazan has successfully built and exited several companies, creating innovative, market-leading solutions that provide measurable value to a diverse customer base. His entrepreneurial ventures have contributed to advancements in the telecommunications industry, showcasing his ability to drive business growth and innovation. Hazan's experience managing some of the largest wholesale telecom operators and resellers in Canada further underscores his impact in the field.