David Launay
About David Launay
David Launay serves as the EMEA Solution Consulting Director for Northern Europe at Nexthink, bringing extensive experience in delivering SaaS and PaaS solutions across the EMEA market. His background includes key roles at several technology companies, where he specialized in solution selling and sales engineering.
Work at Nexthink
David Launay currently serves as the EMEA Solution Consulting Director for Northern Europe at Nexthink, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on delivering complex SaaS and PaaS solutions, emphasizing customer success and solution fit. His responsibilities include managing digital employee experience platforms, particularly Nexthink Infinity, which enhances the overall employee experience through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
David Launay has a diverse background in sales engineering across various organizations. He worked at MicroStrategy as the EMEA Director of Solution Sales Engineering from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he held positions at IBM as EMEA Manager of Sales Engineering for Watson Marketing Cloud from 2015 to 2017, and at nCino, Inc. as EMEA Head of Solution Sales Consulting from 2022 to 2023. His experience spans multiple technologies, including Salesforce and Blockchain.
Educational Background
David Launay studied at the Royal Holloway, University of London, where he earned an MBA in International Management from 2010 to 2011. He also attended the University of Plymouth, achieving a BSc in Communication Systems from 2001 to 2002. Earlier, he studied Computer Engineering at Université d'Angers from 1998 to 2001.
Expertise in Digital Solutions
David Launay possesses extensive expertise in delivering digital solutions, particularly in the areas of ESG and Fintech. He integrates these solutions into broader sales strategies, focusing on training and enablement in pre-sales and bid management. His specialization in solution selling and sales engineering has been a significant aspect of his career across various roles.
Career Timeline and Roles
David Launay has held several key positions throughout his career. He worked at Blackboard as Mobile Platform Sales Director from 2013 to 2015, and at UTC Fire & Security as EMEA Sales Engineer from 2005 to 2008. His earlier roles include positions at Toshiba, Opel Vauxhall Finance, and HP, where he served as EMEA Pre-Sales Manager from 2008 to 2011.