Sherief Nazif
About Sherief Nazif
Sherief Nazif serves as the Regional Vice President at Sandvine, where he oversees sales strategies across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. He has extensive experience in sales management, having held various positions at Cisco and Procera Networks prior to his current role.
Current Role at Sandvine
Sherief Nazif currently holds the position of Regional Vice President at Sandvine, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies across multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. His leadership focuses on both enterprise and government segments, ensuring that Sandvine's offerings meet the diverse needs of clients in these sectors.
Previous Experience at Sandvine
Prior to his current role, Sherief Nazif served as the Area Vice President of Sales for the EMEA Government & Enterprise business at Sandvine from 2019 to 2023. During this four-year tenure, he developed and implemented sales strategies tailored to the unique requirements of government and enterprise clients, contributing to the company's growth in the region.
Career at Cisco
Sherief Nazif has an extensive background with Cisco, where he held multiple positions over a span of several years. He began as a Junior Account Manager in 2000 and progressed to roles including Vertical Sales Manager for the Public Sector in the MEA region, Regional Sales Manager, and Account Manager. His cumulative experience at Cisco lasted from 2000 to 2016, during which he honed his skills in sales and account management.
Experience at Procera Networks
From 2016 to 2018, Sherief Nazif worked at Procera Networks as the Regional Director for Regulatory and Channels in the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa. In this role, he was responsible for managing regulatory relationships and channel partnerships, further expanding his expertise in the telecommunications sector.
Education and Expertise
Sherief Nazif studied Electronics & Communications Engineering at Cairo University, where he earned his B.Sc. from 1995 to 2000. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Science at The American University in Cairo, which he began in 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology and sales within the telecommunications industry.