Satheesh Kumar

Business Development Executive

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia19 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led AWS business development for MENA & Turkey.
  • Spearheaded market entry in Saudi Arabia for Qvest.
  • Achieved multi-million-dollar ARR growth in global sales.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cloud Computing expert with a strong focus on Media and Entertainment sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business Leadership & P&l OwnershipCloud & Digital TransformationMarket Expansion & Ecosystem DevelopmentBusiness Transformation & IntegrationGlobal Revenue LeadershipGtm Strategy & ExecutionRevenue Growth & Gtm Execution

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentSalesMedia & EntertainmentSportsGamesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud ComputingBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningSoftware as a Service (SaaS)ConsultingInternational SalesDirect SalesSystem ArchitectureLarge Scale System Integration

About

Satheesh is a dynamic business leader driving growth, operational efficiency, and market expansion across multinational and PE-backed environments, with a core focus on Media, Entertainment, Games & Sports. He currently leads Business Development at Amazon Web Services, working closely with customers and partners on cloud, AI, and digital transformation initiatives. His role involves navigating complex deal cycles, building ecosystems, and unlocking growth across large, strategic accounts. Satheesh brings a dual lens of leadership and execution — operating as a hands-on individual contributor on high-impact engagements, while also building and scaling high-performing, cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, and customer success. His experience spans Consulting, SaaS, Cloud, AI/GenAI adoption, system integration, and enterprise transformation, with a strong focus on translating technology into measurable business outcomes and sustained revenue growth. He has consistently driven top-line performance while improving operational efficiency — leading change, accelerating business outcomes, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize execution at scale. Satheesh operates with a full ownership mindset across strategy, revenue, and market outcomes, and continues to build towards broader enterprise leadership responsibilities aligned to future CEO roles. Core Expertise: • Business Leadership & P&L Ownership: Driving growth, profitability, and end-to-end business performance • Cloud & Digital Transformation: Leading large-scale modernization and enterprise adoption • AI & GenAI Adoption: Embedding AI into business strategy, operations, and go-to-market execution • Revenue Growth & GTM Execution: Forecasting, scaling revenue, and optimizing customer lifecycle • Market Expansion & Ecosystem Development: Territory strategy, partnerships, and new market entry • Sales Leadership & Team Building: Scaling cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success • Strategic Account Leadership: Hands-on execution across large, complex, high-value engagements • Business Transformation & Integration: SaaS (LAER), M&A, post-merger integration, and operating model evolution • Operational Excellence: Driving efficiency, performance metrics, and execution discipline at scale

Experience

19 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
4 mos
Current Experience

Amazon web services (aws)

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, PRINCIPAL INDUSTRY SPECIALIST

Dec 2025Present · 4 mos · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · On-site

  • As Head of Business Development and Principal Industry Specialist at Amazon Web Services for MENA & Turkey, Satheesh leads regional growth across Media, Entertainment, Games & Sports, with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia.
  • He drives large-scale market development aligned to national transformation priorities, including Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, working closely with government entities, regulators, and enterprise leaders to enable digital infrastructure, innovation, and economic diversification.
  • Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, Satheesh owns and delivers on high-impact growth initiatives across cloud, AI/ML, and digital transformation — engaging at the C-suite level to shape long-term technology and business roadmaps.
  • His role combines hands-on leadership of complex, strategic engagements with building and scaling regional ecosystems across telcos, system integrators, media networks, sports federations, and technology partners.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead regional business strategy and market expansion across MENA & Turkey, with accountability for growth, strategic pipeline, and market outcomes
  • Engage C-level stakeholders across public and private sectors to shape enterprise and national-level transformation agendas
  • Drive large, complex deals across cloud, media, OTT, sports, stadium technologies, IoT, and telco ecosystems
  • Build and scale strategic partnerships across system integrators, telcos, media organizations, and sports entities to accelerate market adoption
  • Collaborate with government bodies and regulatory stakeholders on digital infrastructure modernization and sovereign cloud initiatives
  • Champion innovation across cloud-native production, digital twins, edge computing, and immersive digital experiences
  • Contribute to regional operating rhythm, strategic planning, and execution discipline across a multi-market landscape
Business DevelopmentSalesMedia & EntertainmentSportsGamesAmazon Web Services (AWS)+2

Qvest global

VICE PRESIDENT

Aug 2024Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · England, United Kingdom · On-site

  • Satheesh led Qvest’s expansion across the Middle East & Africa, driving market entry, revenue growth, and establishing the company’s presence across high-growth sectors including Media, Entertainment, and Sports.
  • He played a key role in building the regional business from the ground up — defining go-to-market strategy, securing strategic engagements, and developing long-term partnerships across enterprise and government ecosystems, with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia.
  • Operating across both commercial and delivery dimensions, Satheesh combined business development, consulting, and system integration capabilities to position Qvest as a trusted transformation partner in the region.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Market Expansion & Business Build: Spearheaded Qvest’s entry into Saudi Arabia, establishing GTM strategy, building pipeline, and driving early-stage growth across a new market
  • Strategic Partnerships: Developed partnerships across technology providers, system integrators, and industry stakeholders to scale market presence
  • Sports & Stadium Technology: Led large-scale, end-to-end technology integrations enabling connected stadiums and next-generation fan experiences
  • AI-Driven Innovation: Delivered AI-led solutions across smart cities, media, and entertainment through strategic technology collaborations
  • Consulting & System Integration: Built and scaled consulting and SI offerings with a structured, value-driven approach aligned to client transformation agendas
  • Broadcast & OTT Solutions: Expanded presence across broadcast and OTT by delivering integrated, end-to-end technology and service solutions
SalesBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningMedia & EntertainmentSoftware as a Service (SaaS)+9

Synamedia

DIRECTOR SOLUTIONS SALES, DISTINGUISHED

May 2019Jul 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos · United Kingdom · On-site

  • Satheesh held global sales leadership roles, culminating as Director of Solutions Sales (Global), with responsibility for revenue growth and strategic expansion across multiple regions.
  • He led multi-region go-to-market strategies and executed complex enterprise sales motions, consistently closing large-scale SaaS and cloud deals across media and telecom sectors. His work delivered sustained multi-million-dollar ARR growth across cloud, UI/UX, streaming, security, and digital platform solutions.
  • Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, Satheesh drove high-impact engagements with leading media and telecom organizations, enabling adoption of cloud, AI, and next-generation digital capabilities.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Global Revenue Leadership: Owned and scaled revenue across multiple regions, consistently exceeding targets and expanding market share
  • GTM Strategy & Execution: Developed and executed multi-region go-to-market strategies driving sustained business growth
  • Strategic Enterprise Deals: Led complex, high-value SaaS and cloud engagements across media and telecom enterprises
  • Customer & Market Expansion: Built and expanded strategic customer portfolios across global markets
  • Leadership Progression: Promoted to Director of Sales (Global) from APAC Head of Sales & Pre-Sales, reflecting consistent performance and leadership impact
  • Global Mobility & Scale: Relocated from Singapore to London to lead global responsibilities and expand market reach
Business StrategyBusiness DevelopmentSalesInternational SalesDirect SalesGlobal Revenue Leadership+1

Ibm

SENIOR BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION CONSULTANT,SALES

Mar 2015Apr 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Singapore · On-site

  • Satheesh advised global clients on cloud transformation, system integration, and adoption of high-performance data transfer and workflow orchestration platforms, including IBM Aspera.
  • He played a key role in enabling digital-first strategies across banking, telecom, and media sectors — working with enterprise stakeholders to modernize technology stacks, optimize workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Operating across consulting and delivery, Satheesh helped translate complex technology capabilities into scalable business solutions, supporting organizations in accelerating transformation and improving time-to-market.
Account ManagementDigital TransformationBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyPre-salesInternational Sales+2

Cisco

HEAD OF PRE-SALES AND DELIVERY

Jan 2008Feb 2015 · 7 yrs 1 mo · Singapore · On-site

  • Satheesh led solution architecture across broadcast, data center, streaming, and security platforms for global media and telecom enterprises, enabling large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
  • He progressed from India Delivery Leader to Head of Pre-Sales & Delivery, APAC at NDS Systems (acquired by Cisco Systems), relocating from India to Singapore in September 2021 to lead regional teams across solution engineering and delivery.
  • This role combined deep technical expertise with regional leadership, driving end-to-end ownership from solution design to deployment across multiple markets.
Pre-salesGlobal DeliveryAccount ManagementBusiness Transformation & Integration

Microland limited

CONSULTANT

Jun 2006Dec 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos · UK/India · Hybrid

Oracle Database

Education

The Wharton School

EXECUTIVE SCHOLAR – C-SUITE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP — Business Administration and Management

Oct 2021Sep 2022

Jack Welch Management Institute

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — Business Administration and Management

Feb 2020Oct 2021

VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Engineer's Degree

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