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ewan prezens

@ewanprezens

Global Sales Strategy leader with expertise in EdTech and partnerships.

Sweden
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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my expertise in sales strategy and partnerships to drive growth and impact.

I am an accomplished sales strategist with extensive experience in the education technology sector. Currently, I lead global sales strategy for a major player in the EdTech space, focusing on international expansion and strategic partnerships. My efforts have resulted in significant revenue growth, including negotiating and managing multi-million euro agreements across multiple countries.

Previously, I served as Commercial Director for Instructure, where I built the EMEA channel business from the ground up, achieving remarkable revenue growth from $0 to $15M TCV. I have a proven track record of establishing high-performing partner networks and driving scalable growth through innovative go-to-market strategies. My leadership has consistently resulted in increased market penetration and client adoption.

With a strong educational background, including a BA in Social Science and an MSc in Managing People, I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. I am committed to fostering strategic partnerships that drive success and create value in the education sector.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Head of Nordics International Expansion

Academic Software

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Leads international expansion and sales strategy for Academic Software in the Nordics, focusing on the education sector. Manages strategic partnerships, including the GEANT OCRE agreement for Google Cloud across 10 countries, and drives revenue growth through tailored go-to-market strategies and channel partner development. Identifies and short-lists strategic acquisition opportunities to consolid

IN

Commercial Director, EMEA Channel

Instructure

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Built Instructure's EMEA channel business from scratch, growing revenue from $0 to $15M TCV by onboarding over 25 resellers and MSPs. Designed and executed GTM strategies that increased market penetration by 35%, establishing a high-performing partner network. Led onboarding, sales training, and best practices implementation for direct and indirect reports, managing external channel sales teams up

IN

Regional Director

Instructure

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Captured an 85% market share in Scandinavia's Higher Education sector, increasing TCV to over $30M and driving adoption of digital learning platforms. Secured multi-million-dollar, multi-year contracts in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Norway. Contributed significantly to regional and global growth strategies for the company.

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Director of Business Development

Squared Online, Google

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Managed the first multi-million euro education deal, boosting regional revenue by 50%. Established several key strategic education partnerships, creating a robust ecosystem to support integration into new markets. Led market analysis and strategy development, optimizing regional sales operations and ensuring successful entry into new verticals.

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Global Schools Manager

Itslearning

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Expanded into EMEA and APAC markets, securing the first million kronor deal in Africa. Drove a 40% increase in lead conversion by implementing effective marketing and sales frameworks. Focused on the k-12 LMS solution market.

MI

Business Development Manager Education

Microsoft

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 11 months)

Increased education revenue by 100% year-over-year, securing €9.3M in licensing deals. Managed €17M investments, including launching the Microsoft Innovation Centre, enhancing visibility and partnerships globally. Built a €6.4M pipeline, securing global investments in educational connectivity solutions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HE

Henley

Executive MBA

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MU

Malmo University

BA, Social Science

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LU

Lund University

Msc., Managing People the Organization and Change

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PO

Partnership Brokers, Google Digital Marketing Squared Online

Digital Marketing

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SF

SFDC

AI

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Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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