Slobodan Umicevic
About Slobodan Umicevic
Slobodan Umicevic serves as the Regional Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2023. With a strong background in business development and strategic leadership, he has significantly contributed to the growth of the Avaya Cloud Office in North America.
Work at RingCentral
Slobodan Umicevic currently serves as the Regional Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he oversees the evaluation, negotiation, development, go-to-market, and launch of partnerships between RingCentral and leading SaaS market players. His responsibilities include leading the creation and growth of global strategic technology partnerships, focusing on initiatives that drive cloud and services growth. Prior to his current role, he held several positions at RingCentral, including Country Manager for Canada - Avaya Cloud Office, Regional Vice President for North America, and Director of Enterprise Sales.
Education and Expertise
Slobodan Umicevic has a diverse educational background with degrees from multiple institutions. He studied Business Administration and Management at Cornell University, where he achieved Executive Management and Strategic Leadership in 2011. He holds an Honours degree in Public Policy and Administration from York University, obtained between 1993 and 1997. Additionally, he completed an International MBA at the Schulich School of Business - York University from 1997 to 1999. He also studied Law at Western University for a year in 1992. His educational qualifications support his extensive expertise in strategic partnerships and business development.
Background
Slobodan Umicevic has a robust professional background with over two decades of experience in the technology and telecommunications sectors. He began his career as a Marketing Manager intern at Nortel Networks in 1998. He has held various roles at RingCentral, including Director of Enterprise Sales and Strategic Partner Alliance Director for Avaya. Prior to joining RingCentral, he worked at Orange Business Services as Head of Business Development and Director of Global Large Accounts & Business Development. His experience also includes a position as an Ebusiness Consultant at IBM Canada and a Multinational Sales Manager at Global One.
Achievements
Slobodan Umicevic has successfully launched and expanded the Avaya Cloud Office business in North America, achieving significant milestones within the first year, including the addition of over 1,500 new logo customers and 300 channel partners in Canada. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving over 20% of the overall business in North America through the launch of Avaya Cloud Office. His focus on building, marketing, and selling initiatives has contributed to the growth of cloud services at RingCentral.