James Ghaedi
About James Ghaedi
James Ghaedi is an Enterprise Account Executive at Sourcegraph, focusing on empowering developers with a Universal Code AI Platform. He has over seven years of experience in consultative sales within the technology sector, having previously worked at VMware and Criteo.
Current Role at Sourcegraph
James Ghaedi serves as an Enterprise Account Executive for the EMEA region at Sourcegraph. He has been in this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, he focuses on empowering developers through a Universal Code AI Platform, which enhances code exploration and understanding. His responsibilities include managing enterprise accounts and facilitating better decision-making for organizations by helping them comprehend complex code bases.
Previous Experience at VMware
James Ghaedi worked at VMware in two roles. He served as an Account Executive for Large Commercial from 2019 to 2021 in the Barcelona Area, Spain. Following this, he transitioned to the position of Enterprise Account Executive from 2021 to 2022 in London, England. His tenure at VMware contributed to his expertise in consultative sales within the technology sector.
Background in Business Development
Before his time at VMware, James Ghaedi was employed as a Business Development Manager at ANS Group from 2016 to 2017 in London, United Kingdom. He also worked at Criteo as an Account Executive for Large Retail from 2017 to 2019 in the Barcelona Area, Spain. These roles helped him build a solid foundation in sales and business development within the technology industry.
Education and Expertise
James Ghaedi holds a BA (Hons) in Business Administration and Management from Sheffield Hallam University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at MIT Sloan School of Management, completing an Executive Education program focused on Strategy and Organisational Design for Digital Transformation from 2020 to 2021. This educational background supports his specialization in consultative sales and enterprise decision-making.
Professional Experience Overview
With over 7 years of experience in consultative sales within the technology sector, James Ghaedi has developed a strong skill set in managing enterprise accounts and driving business growth. His diverse experience across various roles and companies has equipped him with the knowledge to navigate complex sales environments effectively.