Kasim Hammami
About Kasim Hammami
Kasim Hammami is the Sales Director for the GCC region at Sandvine, with a career spanning over three decades in the ICT sector. He has held various leadership roles in prominent companies such as Cisco and HP, and possesses expertise in strategic planning and business development.
Current Role at Sandvine
Kasim Hammami serves as the Sales Director for the GCC region at Sandvine, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving sales initiatives and expanding the company's presence in Dubai and Riyadh. His responsibilities include developing strategic relationships with clients and implementing sales strategies tailored to the unique needs of the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Hammami worked at Cisco in various capacities from 2000 to 2007. Initially, he served as a Senior Account Manager from 2000 to 2004, where he managed key accounts in the UAE. He later transitioned to the role of Strategic Account Director from 2005 to 2007, further enhancing his expertise in managing complex sales cycles and strategic planning within the IT sector.
Leadership at ZainTech
From 2014 to 2016, Hammami held the position of Director of Business Development at ZainTech in the UAE. In this role, he was responsible for developing business strategies and fostering partnerships that contributed to the company's growth in the technology sector. His leadership focused on aligning business objectives with market opportunities.
Founding iD1 Technology LLC
Hammami founded iD1 Technology LLC and served as the Managing Director from 2009 to 2014. Under his leadership, the company focused on providing innovative ICT solutions. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of the startup landscape and the challenges faced by emerging technology companies.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Hammami earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Sciences from King Saud University, where he studied from 1985 to 1990. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of the IT and telecommunications industries.