Rabih Achkar, MBA

Rabih Achkar, MBA has extensive work experience in sales, specifically in the field of cybersecurity. Rabih currently serves as the Regional Director - META at YesWeHack, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this, Rabih held the role of Regional Sales Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Swimlane from 2019 to 2021. In this role, they were responsible for developing a greenfield territory and establishing solid strategies and pipelines for future growth.

From 2016 to 2018, Rabih worked as a Regional Sales Manager at COFENSE, where they achieved their quarterly and yearly targets and closed significant deals across various sectors. During their tenure, they successfully established the channel business in their territory and collaborated with local partners to develop and close business opportunities.

Before joining COFENSE, Rabih worked as a Sales Manager at Omnix International from 2015 to 2016. In this role, they handled senior sales responsibilities for the Dubai and Northern Emirates territory, managing key accounts and significantly growing the cybersecurity business.

Earlier in their career, Rabih served as a Product Manager - Security Solutions at Maham Al-Khaleej Co. Ltd. (MATCO) from 2013 to 2015. Here, they played a crucial role in establishing the Cyber Security division, achieving the highest level of partnership with key vendors, and assisting the sales team in generating and closing opportunities with clients in the financial and government sectors.

Rabih's work experience also includes multiple roles in various companies from 2008 to 2013, where they gained diverse experience in different areas. Additionally, they worked as a part-time IT Support at the Lebanese American University from 2003 to 2008.

Overall, Rabih Achkar's work experience showcases their expertise in sales, particularly in the cybersecurity industry, and their ability to achieve targets, establish strong business relationships, and drive growth in new and existing territories.

Rabih Achkar, MBA, has a strong education background in engineering and business. Rabih completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Murdoch University in 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering from the Lebanese American University, graduating in 2008.

In addition to their academic degrees, Rabih has also pursued various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field. Rabih is currently in progress of obtaining the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from ISC2. Rabih has also earned certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security), F5 Technical Sales Accreditation, McAfee Network Security Platform Essentials, McAfee Web Gateway Essentials, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP - Certificate of Attendance), Preventing Workplace Harassment - International 7.1, RSA Certified SE Professional in Authentication Manager Solutions, RSA Certified SE Professional in Governance, Risk and Compliance, RSA Certified SE Professional in Network Monitoring, RSA Certified SE Professional in Security Information and Event Management, RSA Sales Professional in Authentication, and RSA Sales Professional in Security Management. These certifications showcase Rabih's commitment to professional development and their expertise in various areas of the technology industry.