Rami Houbby
About Rami Houbby
Rami Houbby serves as the Area Vice President of International Channel Sales at RingCentral, bringing extensive experience in cloud communications and strategic partnerships. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Mitel and NFON AG, and has a strong background in developing go-to-market strategies and managing mergers and acquisitions.
Work at RingCentral
Rami Houbby currently serves as the Area Vice President International Channel Sales at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at RingCentral in various capacities, including Strategic Alliances & GTM Strategy from 2022 to 2023 and as a Strategy Advisor & Consultant for one month in 2022. His experience at RingCentral has contributed to the company's growth and strategic direction in the cloud communications sector.
Previous Experience at Mitel
Before joining RingCentral, Rami Houbby worked at Mitel in several key roles. He was the General Manager of Telepo from 2020 to 2022, overseeing operations in London. He also served as Vice President of UCaaS Cloud Sales for EMEA & APAC from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he led the management team’s M&A activities, resulting in the successful divestiture of the Telepo business unit in 2021.
Educational Background
Rami Houbby has a diverse educational background. He studied at McGill University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1990 to 1994. He later attended the University of Bristol, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he completed his studies at Vanier College, achieving a Diplome d’Etude Collegiale in Pure and Applied Sciences from 1988 to 1990.
Achievements in Cloud Communications
Rami Houbby has made significant contributions to the cloud communications industry. He played a pivotal role in developing and executing the cloud go-to-market strategy for Mitel. He also led the deployment of one of the largest cloud telephony implementations in the UK at the London Borough of Hackney. As the founding Managing Director of NFON AG's UK subsidiary, he grew the company into one of the top 10 market players in under four years and won the 'Best Corporate ITSP' award for two consecutive years.
Leadership and Industry Involvement
Rami Houbby has held various leadership roles throughout his career. He was a founding Board member of the FTTH Council Europe and served as Managing Director at Ventura Team LLP in Luxembourg from 2010 to 2015. He is also a regular speaker at the Cloud Communications Summit and has produced several articles on cloud and UCaaS topics in UK industry publications, showcasing his expertise and thought leadership in the field.