Summary
Alem Bekele is a global sales and program leader with 10 years of cross-sector experience scaling initiatives across technology, public health, and government programs. Currently driving Oracle-focused sales development at Intel, he pairs an MBA in Global Business and specialized study of Africa’s emerging markets with hands-on program management at organizations including Amazon, the American Cancer Society, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. Alem is skilled at translating complex, resource-constrained policy objectives into measurable commercial and program outcomes—whether negotiating multi-country contracts, optimizing recruiting technology funnels, or building startup ecosystem partnerships. He brings a rare blend of international development expertise and commercial go-to-market execution, and he’s equally comfortable in C-suite stakeholder rooms and data-driven product discussions. Outside work he’s an avid traveler who uses cultural immersion to inform market insights and inclusive engagement strategies.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA Africa's Emerging Markets, Master of Business Administration - MBA Africa's Emerging Markets at University of Cape Town
Master of Business Administration - MBA Global Business, Master of Business Administration - MBA Global Business at The George Washington University School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree International Affairs: Development and Peace Global Security and Conflict Resolution in Africa, Bachelor’s Degree International Affairs: Development and Peace Global Security and Conflict Resolution in Africa at American University School of International Service
English, Amharic