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Rob Elliss

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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Thales Cybersecurity Products
📍 United Kingdom

Rob is the Chief Revenue Officer at Thales Cybersecurity, where he leverages over 25 years of industry experience to link security strategy with business outcomes. He is a seasoned sales leader responsible for global revenue and holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham, specializing in guiding nascent technologies to market maturity.

Outside of his extensive career in cybersecurity, Rob is a former competitive powerlifter. He previously represented Great Britain in international competitions, showcasing a high level of dedication and discipline.

At a previous company, he was recognized as the top-producing sales director for the entire company, every quarter of every year for nearly four years.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics Rob cares about

Digital Sovereignty
Frequently speaks and writes about the importance of data localization and ensuring nation-states can control access to their own data, particularly in the cloud.
Cloud Security Strategy
Advocates for moving beyond basic compliance to build robust, resilient security models that address the complexities of multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Thales Cybersecurity Products
4-2019 - 1-2026
Vice President of Sales, EMEA - Cybersecurity Products
Thales Cybersecurity Products
1-2015 - 3-2019
Vice President of Sales, EMEA - Identity and Data Protection
Gemalto
7-2009 - 1-2015
Vice President of Sales, Northern Europe
SafeNet-Gemalto
3-2004 - 7-2009
Director of Sales, Northern Europe
SafeNet-Gemalto
In the press

Media appearances

Rob Elliss – Author Profile on Thales Cybersecurity Products Blog. Featured in Thales Cybersecurity Products (CPL) Blog
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Education
PhD; BA Hons.
University of Nottingham
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