Duncan Havlin, MBA
About Duncan Havlin, MBA
Duncan Havlin is a Regional Sales Director at Brivo, with a strong background in sales management across various companies. He holds an MBA in Global Business Strategy and Marketing from The University of Texas at Dallas and has extensive experience in overseeing sales teams and managing channel partner networks.
Current Role at Brivo
Duncan Havlin serves as the Regional Sales Director at Brivo since 2021. In this role, he oversees forecasting, pipeline management, and key performance indicators, providing regular reports to the executive staff. He leads a sales team that operates across the Western United States and Western Canada, demonstrating his experience in cross-border management. Additionally, he manages Brivo's channel partner network, focusing on expanding dealer production through key volume integrators.
Previous Experience at Qognify
Prior to his current position, Duncan Havlin worked at Qognify for a total of five years, first as Regional Sales Manager from 2012 to 2017 and then as National Sales Manager from 2017 to 2020. In these roles, he was responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships, contributing to the company's growth in the security and surveillance sector.
Background in Business Development
Duncan Havlin has a significant background in business development, having served as Director of Business Development for Government Sales at Motorola Solutions/Avigilon from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a role as Sr. Manager of International Business Development at Pelco from 2001 to 2006 and as Vertical Marketing Manager at GE from 2006 to 2007. These positions equipped him with skills in managing sales teams and developing market strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Duncan Havlin holds an MBA with a focus on Global Business Strategy and Marketing from The University of Texas at Dallas, where he studied from 2008 to 2009. He also earned a BA in International Relations and Spanish from the University of Minnesota, studying from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, he completed an academic year studying Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad Complutense de Madrid from 1990 to 1991.