Alexander Draaijer
About Alexander Draaijer
Alexander Draaijer serves as the General Manager EMEA and Vice President Sales Americas & EMEA at Splashtop Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has held various leadership roles in technology companies, including positions at Lobster Ink, DoubleDutch, and Rapid7, and has a strong background in managing international operations and complex software solutions.
Work at Splashtop
Alexander Draaijer serves as the General Manager EMEA and Vice President Sales Americas & EMEA at Splashtop Inc. since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as managing sales strategies in the Americas. Under his leadership, Splashtop has achieved significant recognition, including being named a leader in 'Remote Desktop Access' and 'Remote IT Support' by TrustRadius in 2022. Draaijer has also played a key role in the company's success in the IT Europe Channel Awards, where Splashtop won 'Vertical Application Solution of the Year' by implementing an Augmented Reality solution that enhanced operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining Splashtop, Alexander Draaijer held several notable positions. He was the Chief Revenue Officer at Lobster Ink from 2018 to 2020, where he worked across multiple global locations including Cape Town, Amsterdam, and New York. He also served as General Manager International at DoubleDutch from 2016 to 2017, managing operations in EMEA and APAC. His advisory roles include positions at TechLeap.NL, SaasWorld, DutchBasecamp, and Closure. Draaijer has extensive experience in managing pre-IPO startups and scale-ups, guiding them through IPOs and acquisitions.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Draaijer studied Computer and Information Sciences at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology and software solutions. Draaijer has developed expertise in managing complex software solutions and has significant experience with US venture-backed companies. He has been involved in various business models and sizes, contributing to the growth and international operations of these companies in EMEA and APAC.
Achievements and Contributions
Draaijer has contributed to several significant achievements throughout his career. At Splashtop, he was instrumental in the company winning the SDC Award for 'Digital Transformation Company of the Year' by implementing a hybrid learning environment for a university, which was deployed to 20,000 students in a single day. He also participated in DutchBasecamp's SaaS Globaliser program, where he supported and advised SaaS scale-ups. His efforts in improving operational efficiency and customer support have been recognized through multiple awards and accolades.