Lishen Pillay

Lishen Pillay is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic sales and account management across various technology sectors. Currently serving as the Strategic Account Director at BMC Software since November 2022, Lishen oversees top-tier accounts in South Africa with a focus on achieving significant growth through cross-selling, upselling, and acquiring new business. Prior roles include Indirect Sales Leader for Sub Saharan Africa at BMC, Regional Enterprise Account Executive for EMEA at Snapt, and multiple Enterprise Account Executive positions at Oracle, where Lishen was recognized for closing complex cloud deals and building a strong sales pipeline. Previous experience entails working with reputable companies like Sage, Micro Focus, Veritas Technologies, and Dell, where Lishen specialized in various aspects of enterprise sales, focusing on cloud solutions, security, and hardware/software solutions. Educational background includes a BCOM degree in Business, Information Systems, and Marketing from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.