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With more than 30 years of experience selling into international markets, Michael builds go-to-market strategies, channel programs, partner networks, and regional sales organizations for technology companies and growth-oriented businesses. He has sold across every major international region, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and brings particular depth in wireless, WiFi, telecommunications, enterprise software, SaaS, IoT, AI, and channel-led growth. Michael’s strongest results include securing a $20 million-plus Latin American telco deal with Millicom while at Plume Design, creating global channel programs at Cloud4Wi, and delivering 40% of Ruckus Wireless’s overall revenue for four consecutive years. At Ruckus, he generated revenue for nine consecutive years, drove 40-fold APAC revenue growth and 30-fold unit-shipment growth, and helped establish Southern Europe as EMEA’s top revenue region. Fluent in multiple languages, Michael combines local-market understanding, strategic partnerships, sales leadership, negotiation, and international market-entry experience. His career objective is to help facilitate a third liquidity event, and he is Phoenix-based, travel-ready, and able to start quickly. ## Services - International Development - Relationship Building - Communication - Business Alliances - Business-to-Business \(B2B\) - Multilingual - Government Officials - Sales Management - Business Development - International Sales - Wireless - Business Strategy - Entrepreneurship - Go-to-market Strategy - Market Development - Mobile Devices - Sales - Solution Selling - Start-ups - Strategic Planning - Strategy - Telecommunications - WiFi - Wireless Networking - Enterprise Software - SaaS - Salesforce.com - WiMAX - Contract Negotiation - Lead Generation ## Highlights - Serves as Vice President of Global Sales and Channel/Partnership Development at ADAR Technologies, with responsibility for international sales and channel development. - Brings more than 30 years of experience selling into international markets, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America. - Secured a $20 million-plus contract with Latin American telco Millicom while leading APAC and LATAM channel development at Plume Design. - Advised Plume Design management on APAC and LATAM go-to-market strategy and implemented policies and procedures for channel-sales execution. - Recruited, hired, and managed regional channel sales teams at Plume Design. - Built Plume Design’s network of resellers and systems-integration partners in APAC and LATAM. - Created and executed Cloud4Wi’s global channel partner program, supporting entry into new markets and increased revenue. - Restructured Cloud4Wi’s channel strategy to drive growth across vertical segments. - Served as Cloud4Wi’s Principal Sales Liaison to Cisco/Meraki. - Was Ruckus Wireless’s top revenue generator for nine consecutive years. - Consistently delivered 40% of Ruckus Wireless’s overall revenue for four consecutive years. - Drove 40-fold revenue growth and 30-fold unit-shipment growth in Asia Pacific at Ruckus Wireless, resulting in 242% compound annual growth. - Contributed directly and significantly to Ruckus Wireless’s successful IPO. - Turned Ruckus Wireless’s worst-performing European region into Southern Europe, the number-one revenue region in EMEA, within six months. - Maintained Southern Europe as Ruckus Wireless’s top EMEA revenue region for seven years. - Managed inside-sales representatives and technical pre-sales engineers at Ruckus Wireless. - Established international-service-provider collaborations to implement DSL technologies for residential and business customers at Accesslan Communications. - Developed strategic partnerships, negotiated contracts, and implemented international market-penetration sales strategies at Accesslan Communications. - Advised Keezel founders and executive management on global sales, channel management, and go-to-market strategy. - Developed enterprise vertical-market sales strategies at Keezel and secured a beta partnership with ABN AMRO. - Developed international IoT and AI sales strategies and sales/channel networks at SmartBeings. - Led global sales strategy and international market entry for multiple companies as CEO of Access International Consulting. - Established and trademarked the Philly’s Steaks brand in the European Union. - Launched an American-themed quick-service restaurant concept and retail business in Italy. - Initiated investor discussions for franchise-based expansion of Philly’s Steaks across Europe and APAC. - Fluent in multiple languages and experienced in technology sales, wireless, WiFi, telecommunications, enterprise software, SaaS, and international channel-led growth. ## Experience - **Vice President Global Sales & Channel/Partnership Development at ADAR Technologies** (2026-06-01–present) — International Sales and Channel Development - **International Business Development & Sales Consultant at QSR Trani srl.** (2022-09-01–2025-06-01) — Established and trademarked a new brand, Philly’s Steaks, in the EU • Launched an American themed QSR concept and retail business in Italy • Initiated discussions with potential investors for European and APAC market expansion via • franchising - **Vice President Channel Development - APAC & LATAM at Plume Design, Inc** (2021-02-01–2021-12-01) — Advised management on go-to-market strategy and implemented policies and procedures for • implementation of a channel sales strategy for the APAC & LATAM regions. • Recruited, hired, and managed channel sales teams in the region. • Established a network of resellers and systems integration partners, and secured a $20 million • contract with a leading CSP in LATAM. - **Senior Executive Vice President Global Sales at Cloud4Wi** (2020-01-01–2020-08-01) — Created and executed global channel partner program, expanding into new markets and increasing revenue. • Restructured channel strategy to drive growth across vertical segments. • Acted as the Principal Sales Liaison to Cisco/Meraki. - **Senior Executive VP Worldwide Sales - Corporate Advisor at Keezel** (2018-12-01–2019-11-01) — Provided strategic sales and channel management consulting to company Founders & Executive management team for global sales & go-to-market strategies. • Developed sales strategies for specific vertical markets within the enterprise market, resulting in increased revenue streams. • Led international sales activities to establish channel partnerships and secured a Beta partnership with global bank ABN.AMBRO - **Corporate Advisor | Senior Executive | VP of Worldwide Sales at SmartBeings Inc** (2017-06-01–2018-11-01) — Developed international sales strategies for IoT and AI markets, expanding into new verticals and regions • Established sales and channel networks to drive growth and market penetration for SmartBeings Inc. • Achieved significant revenue growth and market expansion through strategic sales initiatives. - **Senior Director of Sales APAC & Southern Europe at Ruckus Wireless, Inc.** (2006-08-01–2017-04-01) — > Top Revenue Generator for NINE consecutive years. > A direct & significant revenue contributor & facilitator of the company’s very successful IPO > Delivered 40% of the company’s overall revenues consistently for FOUR consecutive years. Responsible for a 40-fold growth in revenue and 30-fold growth in unit shipments in the Asia Pacific region, which resulted in a 242% percent compound annual growth. > Reassigned to the company’s worst performing region in Europe. Within six months established the southern European region as the #1 revenue region in all of EMEA, consistently for SEVEN years > Managed Teams of Inside sales reps & Technical Pre-sales engineers - **Chief Executive Officer at Access International Consulting** (2001-05-01–2006-06-01) — Developed global sales strategies and led international market entry for multiple companies in diverse industries. • Implemented innovative business development initiatives to drive revenue growth and market expansion. • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate successful partnerships and collaborations. • Applause LLC – Los Angeles, CA. • - Toy manufacturer • Gluten Out Int’l – La Spezia, Italy - Gluten Free foods • Corega Int’l S.A. • - Yokohama, Japan - WiFi products • Akamba Technologies - Los Gatos, CA. • Server augmentation solutions - **Senior Director International Sales at Accesslan Communications** (2000-10-01–2001-12-01) — Established collaborations with International Service Providers to implement DSL technologies for residential & business customers. • Developed strategic partnerships to expand market reach and drive revenue growth. • Led negotiations and contract agreements to ensure successful partnerships. • Implemented innovative sales strategies to drive international market penetration. ## Education - BS - Political Science, Political Science and Government — Loyola University Chicago - Studies in International Studies — Saint Joseph's University ## FAQ ### What does Michael do now? Michael is Vice President of Global Sales and Channel/Partnership Development at ADAR Technologies, where his work centers on international sales and channel development. ### What is Michael’s international sales background? Michael has more than 30 years of experience selling into international markets. His most recent sales experience has been in the technology industry, and he has sold into Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other major international regions. ### What are Michael’s core areas of expertise? Michael’s strengths include global sales strategy, channel development and management, go-to-market strategy, international business development, market development, strategic partnerships, contract negotiation, revenue growth, and regional team leadership. He also works across wireless, WiFi, telecommunications, wireless networking, WLAN, enterprise software, SaaS, mobile devices, WiMAX, IoT, and AI markets. ### What did Michael accomplish at Plume Design? At Plume Design, Michael advised management on APAC and LATAM go-to-market strategy and implemented policies and procedures for a channel sales strategy. He recruited, hired, and managed regional channel sales teams established a reseller and systems-integration partner network and secured a $20 million contract with a leading Latin American CSP. The deal was with telco company Millicom and exceeded $20 million. ### What did Michael accomplish at Cloud4Wi? At Cloud4Wi, Michael created and executed a global channel partner program that expanded the company into new markets and increased revenue. He restructured the channel strategy to support growth across vertical segments and served as Principal Sales Liaison to Cisco/Meraki. ### What did Michael accomplish at Ruckus Wireless? At Ruckus Wireless, Michael was the top revenue generator for nine consecutive years and a direct, significant revenue contributor and facilitator of the company’s successful IPO. He consistently delivered 40% of company revenue for four consecutive years, drove 40-fold APAC revenue growth and 30-fold unit-shipment growth, and achieved 242% compound annual growth. After being reassigned to the company’s worst-performing European region, he established Southern Europe as the number-one revenue region in EMEA within six months and maintained that position for seven years. He also managed inside-sales representatives and technical pre-sales engineers. ### What did Michael do at Accesslan Communications? At Accesslan Communications, Michael established collaborations with international service providers to implement DSL technologies for residential and business customers. He developed strategic partnerships, led negotiations and contract agreements, and implemented sales strategies to support international market penetration and revenue growth. ### What did Michael do at Keezel? At Keezel, Michael advised founders and executive management on global sales, channel management, and go-to-market strategies. He developed enterprise-market sales strategies for specific verticals, led international sales activity to establish channel partnerships, and secured a beta partnership with global bank ABN AMRO. ### What did Michael do at SmartBeings? At SmartBeings, Michael developed international sales strategies for IoT and AI markets, expanded into new verticals and regions, and established sales and channel networks to support market penetration, revenue growth, and expansion. ### What did Michael do at Access International Consulting? As CEO of Access International Consulting, Michael developed global sales strategies and led international market entry for multiple companies in diverse industries. He implemented business-development initiatives for revenue growth and expansion and built stakeholder relationships to support partnerships and collaborations. His consulting work included Applause LLC, a Los Angeles toy manufacturer Gluten Out International in La Spezia, Italy, a gluten-free foods business Corega International S.A. in Yokohama, Japan, a WiFi-products company and Akamba Technologies in Los Gatos, California, a server-augmentation-solutions company. ### What did Michael do at QSR Trani srl.? At QSR Trani srl., Michael established and trademarked the Philly’s Steaks brand in the European Union, launched an American-themed quick-service restaurant concept and retail business in Italy, and initiated discussions with prospective investors about franchise-led expansion in Europe and APAC. ### What is Michael’s education? Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Loyola University Chicago. He also completed studies in International Studies at Saint Joseph’s University. ### Does Michael work in multiple languages? Michael is multilingual and uses language capability to navigate international markets and tailor sales strategies across regions. ### What additional business and leadership skills does Michael bring? Michael’s professional capabilities include relationship building, communication, business alliances, B2B sales, sales management, solution selling, lead generation, negotiation, strategic planning, corporate advisory, worldwide sales management, cross-functional team leadership, team leadership, entrepreneurship, start-up operations, subsidiaries establishment, brand-name awareness, industry trade shows, networking, and new-business development. He has experience engaging government officials and using Salesforce.com. ### Why is Michael considering a new role? His stated career objective is to facilitate a third liquidity event. ### Where is Michael based and is he available to travel? Michael is based in Phoenix, is ready to travel, and can start quickly. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-paparella