Saurus Shaw
@saurusshaw
Award-winning sales and business development leader specializing in wireless, IoT and SaaS.
What I'm looking for
I am an award-winning sales and business development leader with over 20 years in the ICT industry, focused on wireless technologies including 4G/5G, IoT and WiFi, and eight years selling SaaS-based solutions. I excel at building regional revenue, closing multi-million dollar deals and rapidly growing new markets.
My track record includes doubling APAC sales, building Japan from zero to $1M bookings in two years, and managing APAC sales of $7M annually. I have strong experience hiring, coaching and leading sales teams and establishing channel networks across Asia.
I regularly provide strategic go-to-market advice, align market requirements with product roadmaps, and capture customer needs through extensive travel and engagement. I have spoken at industry events and led initiatives such as launching rental business models and pioneering channel strategies.
I hold an MBA from the University of Warwick and a B.A. (Hons) in Business & Economics from York University, and I consult with companies entering Asian markets to tailor product portfolios, define features for regional needs, and identify channel partners.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Consulting Director
Self-Employed
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Provide market entry and product strategy consulting for wireless and RF vendors in APAC, producing market insight reports and enabling channel partnerships that accelerated regional go-to-market efforts.
Vice President of Sales, APAC
PCTEL, Inc.
Jan 2010 - Jan 2018 (8 years)
Drove APAC revenue growth, doubling regional sales from $3M to over $6M and growing Japan from $0 to $1M; exceeded quota by 40% and built the region's sales, support and channel network.
Regional Business Development Director
Telena Co. Ltd.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)
Recruited and managed channel partners across Asia, generating over €2.5M and implementing go-to-market, pricing and promotional strategies to expand regional coverage and margins.
Business Development Manager
JDSU Hong Kong
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)
Delivered over $15M in APAC sales, reorganized channel networks (Australia bookings +276% YoY) and closed multimillion-dollar operator deals across the region.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Warwick
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration focusing on business administration and management.
York University
Bachelor (Honours), Business & Economics
Earned a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Business and Economics with studies in business and economics.
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