Shiona Sandles
About Shiona Sandles
Shiona Sandles serves as the Emea Business Development Team Leader at Sans Institute, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in business development and sales management, she has held various roles in companies such as Prestige Network Ltd and Wolfestone, and has a degree in Bachelor of Arts from Swansea Metropolitan University.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Shiona Sandles serves as the EMEA Business Development Team Leader at SANS Institute, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance business growth across the EMEA region. Sandles focuses on creating targeted campaigns to promote events, particularly in the DACH region and the UK. Additionally, she supports the Inside Sales team by providing training and refining internal processes.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining SANS Institute, Shiona Sandles accumulated significant experience in business development. She worked at Prestige Network Ltd as a Business Development Manager from 2011 to 2013, where she focused on expanding the company's market presence in West Berkshire, United Kingdom. Prior to that, she held the position of Sales and Marketing Manager at Wolfestone from 2007 to 2011, followed by a role as Business Development Manager at the same company from 2013 to 2014, both in Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom.
Education and Qualifications
Shiona Sandles studied at Swansea Metropolitan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background also includes training at RAF Cosford - No 1 School of Technical Training, where she completed a program from 1996 to 1997. This combination of education and training has equipped her with skills relevant to her roles in business development and management.
Military Background
Shiona Sandles has a background in the Royal Air Force, where she served as a Survival Equipment Fitter from 1996 to 2001. This experience provided her with technical skills and discipline, which she has applied throughout her career in business development and management.
Industry Engagement
Shiona Sandles actively engages with the industry by regularly attending SANS events and trade events in the DACH region and the UK. This involvement allows her to stay updated on industry trends and network with professionals, further enhancing her effectiveness in her current role.