Khalid El Sharkawy
About Khalid El Sharkawy
Khalid El Sharkawy is the Director of Channel Sales at Sandvine, where he has worked since 2019. He has over 20 years of experience in sales and management, primarily in the IT and services sectors across Africa and the Gulf region.
Current Role at Sandvine
Khalid El Sharkawy serves as the Director of Channel Sales at Sandvine, a position he has held since 2019 in Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he is responsible for defining the vision, strategies, and tactics for channel direction. He focuses on partner recruitment, management, and education to execute demand creation programs in the META region. Additionally, he develops strategic account plans aimed at increasing the adoption of Sandvine solutions through reseller partners.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Khalid El Sharkawy has extensive experience at Cisco, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Service Account Manager from 2006 to 2009 in Cairo, Egypt, and later in various capacities, including Senior Manager Service Sales from 2013 to 2015 and again from 2015 to 2016 in Egypt. He also served as a Lead Service Sales Representative from 1999 to 2004 in San Jose, California, and as Manager Service Sales from 2009 to 2013 in Egypt. His roles involved managing service sales and developing strategies to enhance service delivery.
Experience at Other Companies
Before his current role, Khalid El Sharkawy worked at F5 Networks as a Service Sales Manager for eight months in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 2018 to 2019. He also held a position as a Partner at ADVISORY ME for one year in Egypt from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked at SanDisk as a Sales Program Specialist from 1997 to 1999 in San Jose, California. His diverse background contributes to his expertise in sales and management within the IT and services markets.
Educational Background
Khalid El Sharkawy studied at California State University-East Bay, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from 1990 to 1995. He completed his secondary education at James Logan High School from 1986 to 1989. His educational background in finance supports his extensive career in sales and management, particularly in the IT sector.
Professional Experience Overview
Khalid El Sharkawy has over 20 years of experience in sales and management, primarily focused on the IT and services markets across Africa and the Gulf region. His career includes significant roles in partner management, service sales, and strategic planning. His comprehensive experience positions him as a leader in channel sales and service delivery within the technology sector.