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Michael Reid

CEO


Overview


Michael Reid is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Director at Megaport Ltd. His leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on culture, people, and execution, backed by over 19 years of industry experience.

Career Highlights


  • Current Role: CEO at Megaport, a leading global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider.

  • Previous Role: Chief Revenue Officer at Cisco's SaaS Network Visibility Business, ThousandEyes.

  • Accomplishments:

  • Scaled the team from 150 to nearly 400 employees.

  • Expanded the business into several new countries.

  • Achieved a 2.4x growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), solidifying its position as the largest Cloud, SaaS, and Internet Visibility platform globally.

  • Past Leadership:

  • Led global sales efforts, focusing on acquisitions and market expansion.

  • Held significant roles within Cisco, including leading the Northern Region of Australia and managing sales for Australia's largest financial services customers.


Education


  • Degree: Aerospace Engineering from Queensland University of Technology (QUT).


Awards and Recognitions


  • CEO Magazine Sales Executive of the Year (2019).

  • High-profile recognitions:

  • CEO Magazine Sales Executive of the Year.

  • Women In Digital 'Top Bloke' Award.

  • ARN Management Excellence Finalist.

  • Women In Digital Most Innovative Leader.


Recent Activities and Achievements at Megaport


  • Leadership Initiatives:

  • Rejoined Megaport and publicized new hires to emphasize his commitment to organizational growth and culture.

  • Oversaw the operational update and investor presentation revealing robust financial performance:

  • Record Revenue: $49.5M, marking a 30% year-over-year growth.

  • Launched strategic partnerships, such as with Aviatrix, during the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit to enhance cloud connectivity solutions.


Strategic Vision


  • Michael Reid has consistently demonstrated a transformative approach in his leadership:

  • Focused intensely on global go-to-market strategies.

  • Developed a corporate culture centered on excellence and innovation.

  • Led significant technological advancements and spearheaded multiple acquisitions to drive growth.


Contact Information


LinkedIn: [Michael Reid](https://www.linkedin.com/in/micreid)

Michael Reid's expansive career highlights his proficiency in scaling operations, leading transformative sales strategies, and driving global market expansions, making him a pivotal leader at Megaport.