I’m looking to bring my experience working with major US technology brands to the UAE and wider GCC market. I’m looking for roles than span customer facing - Account Management, Partner Lead, Customer Success, etc. I’m well versed and experienced in managing complex customer relationships.
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Brad Hanson
@bradhanson
GTM advisor and enterprise sales consultant in Dubai, helping cybersecurity companies enter the UAE/GCC market and develop enterprise opportunities.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
As an independent consultant in Dubai, I advise cybersecurity and technology companies on UAE/GCC market entry, enterprise business development, and partnership strategy. I also connect UAE-based organizations with US technology and delivery teams.
At DigiCert, I managed strategic enterprise accounts including Meta, NVIDIA, EA, Broadcom, Toyota, and MGM. I achieved 110% of annual quota within the first six months of FY2025.
At Ping Identity, I progressed from Strategic Account Executive to Director, Global System Integrators. I led relationships with major global system integrators and managed enterprise opportunities focused on CIAM, Workforce Identity, and Digital Transformation.
At VeriSign, I progressed through roles spanning enterprise sales, cybersecurity, and business and channel development. I sold identity, authentication, and security solutions, and managed enterprise opportunities ranging from $100K to $3M ACV.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GC
Current
Independent Consultant
GTM Advisor & Enterprise Sales Consultant
Oct 2025 - Present (1 year)
Advising cybersecurity and technology companies on UAE/GCC market entry, enterprise business development, and partnership strategy. Supporting organizations in identifying and developing enterprise opportunities across the regional cybersecurity market.
Managed a portfolio of 40 strategic large-enterprise accounts, achieving 110% of annual quota within the first six months of FY2025. Developed and expanded strategic accounts through consultative selling, executive engagement, and account-based strategies.
SA
Regional Sales Manager
Savvy
May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)
Developed enterprise opportunities and relationships across the western region. Engaged senior technology and security stakeholders around workforce security and risk reduction, managing the sales process from prospecting to close.
Managed 80 large-enterprise accounts across financial services, insurance, and pharmaceutical sectors, and led strategic relationships with major global system integrators. Owned executive relationships, QBRs, joint go-to-market initiatives, and overall partner strategy.
Regional Enterprise Sales Director
VeriSign
Jun 2006 - Feb 2018 (11 years 8 months)
Managed strategic enterprise accounts across East and West Coast markets, combining direct enterprise sales with channel and partner development. Sold identity and authentication, network intelligence, DDoS mitigation, DNS, managed security, governance and compliance, incident response and forensics solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fordham University
MBA, Business Administration
MBA from Fordham University.
San Jose State University
Master of Arts, Education
Master of Arts in Education from San Jose State University.
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University.
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
110k+ USD
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