Patrick Etonde Ekoto
About Patrick Etonde Ekoto
Patrick Etonde Ekoto serves as the Regional Sales Director for West and Central Africa at Oracle, where he has been instrumental in guiding corporations through digital transformation since 2015. He has extensive experience in sales and management across various technology companies, including roles at Saba Software, Salesforce, and Hewlett-Packard.
Current Role at Sopra Banking Software
Patrick Etonde Ekoto serves as the Regional Sales Director for West and Central Africa at Sopra Banking Software. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth and strategic initiatives in the banking software sector. His role involves overseeing sales operations and fostering client relationships across the region from Dakar, Senegal.
Experience at Oracle
Patrick has been with Oracle since 2015, where he functions as a Regional Director. His focus is on assisting corporations in embracing digital transformation. With nearly a decade of experience at Oracle, he has developed a strong understanding of the technology landscape and customer needs in the West and Central African markets.
Previous Positions in Sales Management
Prior to his current roles, Patrick held various sales management positions. He worked at Hewlett-Packard as Managing Director for West and Central Africa from 2011 to 2015. He also served as a Regional Sales Manager at Saba Software for a brief period in 2011 and as a Senior Sales Executive at Salesforce from 2008 to 2011.
Early Career in Sales
Patrick's early career includes significant roles at Mercury Interactive as a Sales Representative from 1998 to 2000 and at Oracle as an Account Manager from 2000 to 2005. He also worked at Dell as an Oracle Business Development Manager from 2005 to 2008. These positions laid the foundation for his extensive experience in sales and business development.