François Faraut

François Faraut is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the cybersecurity and technology sectors, currently serving as Sales Director for France Enterprise Accounts at Proofpoint since June 2021. Prior to this role, François held multiple positions at Akamai Technologies from January 2005 to June 2021, including Regional Sales Manager, Senior Major Account Executive, Major Account Executive, and Strategic Engagement Manager. Key responsibilities involved leading sales teams, driving revenue growth, and establishing executive-level relationships across various industries, including eCommerce and luxury retail. François's career began at Atos, where responsibilities included managing key accounts such as Orange France and executing sales strategies. François also has experience in sales and marketing from a brief tenure at Orange Business Services and an educational background in Business and Engineering from KEDGE Business School, Ulster University, and Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.