Islam Hefny
About Islam Hefny
Islam Hefny is an experienced sales professional currently serving as EMEA Enterprise Sales for Strategic Accounts at Front. He has a strong background in enterprise sales, having held key positions at companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, and New Relic, where he demonstrated significant revenue growth and strategic account management skills.
Current Role at Front
Islam Hefny currently serves as EMEA Enterprise Sales and Strategic Accounts at Front, a position he has held since 2021 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he is responsible for managing the entire sales cycle, which includes outbound efforts, product launches, and account expansion and renewal. Hefny has pioneered the role of First GTM Strategic Account Executive at Front, concentrating on driving growth across various industries, including SaaS, FinTech, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and E-commerce.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Islam Hefny worked at Microsoft as an Enterprise Account Executive for Azure Cloud Services in the EMEA region from 2009 to 2012. During his three years in this role, based in Cairo, Egypt, he focused on managing enterprise-level accounts and driving cloud service adoption among clients. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in enterprise sales and cloud solutions.
Sales Leadership at New Relic and Kaseya
Hefny held the position of EMEA Sales Team Lead at New Relic, Inc. from 2020 to 2021 in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to that, he worked as a Strategic Account Executive at New Relic from 2017 to 2020. His leadership role involved overseeing sales strategies and team performance. He briefly worked at Kaseya as EMEA Sales Team Lead in 2021, where he continued to develop his expertise in sales leadership within the technology sector.
Experience at Oracle
From 2012 to 2017, Islam Hefny was employed at Oracle as a Senior Field Enterprise Account Executive for the UK and Ireland. In this five-year role based in Dublin, he was responsible for managing key enterprise accounts and driving sales initiatives. His tenure at Oracle contributed significantly to his understanding of enterprise solutions and client relationship management.
Education and Expertise
Islam Hefny studied at The American University in Cairo, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Management from 2005 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems and provide innovative solutions. Hefny is known for his ability to build consensus among decision-makers and thrive in fast-paced environments.