Jens Hinrichsen
Seasoned Sales Executive Driving Strategic Growth in the Cybersecurity Industry
Professional Overview
Jens Hinrichsen is a results-driven sales executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic growth and revenue expansion in the cybersecurity industry. As the Senior Vice President of Sales at 1Kosmos, he is responsible for leading the company's global sales efforts, building high-performing sales teams, and accelerating market penetration for its innovative identity and access management solutions.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Senior Vice President of Sales, 1Kosmos (2022 - Present)
- Spearheading the development and execution of 1Kosmos' comprehensive sales strategy to drive continued revenue growth and market share expansion
- Assembling and leading a world-class sales team, implementing best-in-class sales processes, and fostering a culture of excellence
- Collaborating closely with the executive team to align sales initiatives with the company's overall business objectives
- Leveraging deep industry expertise to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities
Executive Member, Pavilion (2022 - Present)
- Serving as an advisory board member, providing strategic guidance and industry insights to support the company's growth and development
Career Progression
Chief of Staff, Webware.io (2021 - 2022)
- Served as a strategic advisor to the CEO, driving cross-functional initiatives to optimize operations and improve organizational efficiency
Senior Vice President, Sales & Business Development, NuData Security (a Mastercard company) (2013 - 2021)
- Led the global sales and business development teams, consistently exceeding revenue targets and expanding the company's customer base
- Played a pivotal role in the successful acquisition of NuData Security by Mastercard, ensuring a seamless integration and continued growth
Vice President, Marketing & Business Development (Versafe, acquired by F5), F5 Networks (2013)
- Spearheaded the integration of Versafe's cybersecurity solutions into F5's product portfolio, driving increased market penetration
Academic Background
Jens holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Areas of Expertise
- Sales strategy and team leadership
- Cybersecurity solutions and technologies
- Go-to-market planning and execution
- Strategic partnerships and business development
- Mergers and acquisitions integration
Professional Impact
- Consistently exceeded sales targets, driving double-digit year-over-year revenue growth at NuData Security
- Instrumental in the successful acquisition of NuData Security by Mastercard, ensuring a seamless integration and continued growth
- Recognized as a trusted advisor and industry thought leader, contributing to the strategic direction and growth of Pavilion, a leading executive network
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in the cybersecurity industry, proven track record of sales excellence, and strategic leadership capabilities, Jens Hinrichsen is poised to drive continued success for 1Kosmos as it expands its global footprint and delivers innovative identity and access management solutions to organizations worldwide.