Zain Ahmed

About Zain Ahmed

You\'ve found my profile, I\'m glad. Too many of these bios are stale, inflated, and soulless. I\'m trying something different, and I\'ll be looking for a message in my LinkedIn Messaging to let me know if this resonated with you.As a successful operational and strategic technology leader with an exceptional track record of driving unprecedented P&L growth in global enterprise technology companies, I\'m passionate about building high-performing teams and exceeding expectations.Over my 20+ years of experience, most recently managing a $4B P&L and thousands of employees, I\'ve honed my expertise in enterprise business development, product management, go-to-market strategy, P&L management and most important operational & customer success. I\'m known for my collaborative approach, strategic planning and execution, and ability to \"take calculated risks\"(in the words of my colleagues).Here are three key principles that guide my leadership:1. Invest in people: Organizations committed to growth must prioritize their people, fostering development and creating a thriving culture. In the enterprise technology space, transformation is a verb, not a noun.2. Drive clarity and customer value: High-performing teams need shared goals and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations. At Lumen, I spearheaded a turnaround of an underperforming sales division, resulting in a 30% quota overachievement and a record-breaking sales month.3. Embrace continuous growth: Curiosity and strong leadership are essential for ongoing success. By fostering accountability and investing in collective wins, I drove a 12% increase in average quarterly sales and a 14% boost in close rates within two quarters. My teams have recognized my ability to \"execute, drive results, and act as an agent of change,\" and boards and ELT members have commented on my sustained focus on \"what matters most.\"I welcome your connection requests and LinkedIn messages. For a more immediate response, please email me at z••••••••@gmail.com-Beyond my professional life, I cherish my role as a husband and father. I maintain close relationships with family members around the world and embrace every opportunity to connect with them and learn from their experiences. As an avid cricket fan and player—I\'m a big supporter of the Pakistan Cricket and RCB in IPL—I instill in my three children the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship: the name on the front of the jersey matters more than the one on the back.

Experience

1. Global Senior Vice President (Americas, Cala, Emea, and Apac Regions)

   RUCKUS Networks

   Feb 2025 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US

Education

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Lumen Executive Development Program

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Chief Revenue Officer Executive Education Program

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering

Skills

• Data Center
• Saas
• Crm
• Cloud Computing
• Business Development
• Team Leadership
• IT Service Management
• Telecommunications
• Program Management
• Networking
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• Managed Services
• Integration
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Management
• Project Management
• Leadership