Guy Koster
About Guy Koster
Guy Koster serves as the Sales & Business Development Director for EMEA at SIOS Technology Corp., bringing over 25 years of experience in sales management and strategic alliances, particularly in cloud solutions and technology services.
Current Role at SIOS Technology
Guy Koster serves as the Sales & Business Development Director for EMEA at SIOS Technology Corp. since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and business development initiatives across the Europe, Middle-East, and Africa regions. His focus is on enhancing the company's market presence and establishing strategic partnerships. Koster's extensive experience in the technology sector supports his efforts in aligning SIOS Technology's offerings with market demands.
Previous Experience at Westcon Group
Before joining SIOS Technology, Koster held several key positions at Westcon Group. He served as General Manager Sales for Europe, Middle-East & Africa from 2015 to 2017, and as Vice President of the Technology Solutions Group from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he was the Senior Director of Global Vendor Management for Microsoft Cloud, AWS, and Polycom from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Westcon Group included roles that emphasized sales management and strategic vendor partnerships.
Expertise in Cloud Solutions and Technology
Koster possesses over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, specializing in cloud solutions, XaaS, and strategic alliances. His expertise encompasses public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, as well as unified communications and network infrastructure. He has demonstrated proficiency in high availability and disaster recovery clustering for various applications and databases across diverse operating systems and cloud configurations.
Education and Academic Background
Guy Koster studied at Anglia Ruskin University, where he earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Studies from 1987 to 1990. This academic foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills that have contributed to his extensive career in technology and business development.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders
Throughout his career, Koster has collaborated with major industry players, including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Cisco, and Avaya. His work in strategic alliances and business development has enabled him to leverage these partnerships to drive growth and innovation in the technology sector. Koster's ability to build and lead high-performance international cross-functional teams has been instrumental in achieving operational targets and adapting to market changes.