Keith Poyser
About Keith Poyser
Keith Poyser is the Area Vice President Northern EMEA at SentinelOne, with extensive experience in technology sales and leadership roles across various companies.
Current Title: Area Vice President Northern EMEA at SentinelOne
Keith Poyser holds the position of Area Vice President Northern EMEA at SentinelOne, overseeing the regions of UK and Ireland. His responsibilities include driving business strategy, structure, and performance. He has led significant achievements in regional business execution and strategy.
Professional Experience: SentinelOne, Palo Alto Networks, IBM, Accellion
Keith Poyser has held various senior roles in prominent companies. Before his current role, he was the Regional Director for UK & Ireland at SentinelOne. At Palo Alto Networks, he served as Interim Vice President of Western Europe and, earlier, as Director for Territory/Enterprise Sales in Western Europe. His role at Accellion as Vice President/General Manager EMEA saw him driving growth and business development. His extensive tenure at IBM included multiple director-level positions, focusing on mobile, endpoint security, and channel sales.
Education and Qualifications: Boston University, The College of Law, Queen Mary University of London
Keith Poyser is well-educated, holding a diploma in Advanced Sales Leadership from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. He also earned a PGD Law from The College of Law in London and holds a B.A. Hons degree in English Language and Literature from Queen Mary University of London. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience.
Notable Achievements in Professional Roles
Throughout his career, Keith Poyser has achieved numerous accolades. At Accellion, he drove record growth by focusing on strategic channel investments. During his time at IBM, he received a retention bonus yearly signifying his value. BigFix awarded him for 'Outstanding Contribution,' and at Sun Microsystems, he was named UK Sales Person of the Quarter consecutively. He is recognized for his effective consultative sales approach and strategic business leadership.
Leadership and Business Strategy Expertise
Keith Poyser is known for his expertise in building and revamping businesses across various sales channels, with a strong focus on end-user and partner sales. His understanding of boardroom issues, financial concerns, and risk management has been a critical component of his success. His strategic approach has consistently placed him in High Performance Programs (HiPo) and Management Excellence programs, underscoring his leadership abilities.