Alan Delaney
About Alan Delaney
Alan Delaney serves as the Business Development Director at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in business development and marketing across various technology sectors, including roles at Huawei Technologies, Hisilicon, and Ericsson.
Work at Synaptics
Alan Delaney has served as the Business Development Director at Synaptics Incorporated since 2020. He is based in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on fostering business growth and developing strategic partnerships within the technology sector.
Previous Experience
Before joining Synaptics, Alan Delaney held several significant positions in the technology industry. He worked at Huawei Technologies as Solution Director, Video from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as International Business Development & Marketing Director at Hisilicon from 2018 to 2020. His career also includes roles at DTS, Inc. as Senior Director Sales, Europe, and Ericsson as Head of Business Development & Marketing IPTV & Connected Home.
Education and Expertise
Alan Delaney studied at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science and Applications. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in European Business Studies from Ulster University. His educational background supports his expertise in driving customer engagement and sales across various business models, including Video, OTT, IPTV, Cloud, CDN, and IoT.
Leadership Skills
Alan possesses strong emotional intelligence skills that enhance his leadership and management capabilities. His ability to identify, establish, and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and C-suite executives has been a significant aspect of his professional success.
Career Timeline
Alan Delaney's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Product Manager for IPTV and Satellite at Pace Micro Technology from 2000 to 2006. He then transitioned to Tandberg Television as IPTV Business Development Director for a brief period in 2006-2007. His subsequent roles at Ericsson, DTS, Hisilicon, and Huawei have contributed to his extensive experience in business development and marketing within the technology sector.