Sandrine El Khodry named new EVP of global sales at ALE

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has appointed Sandrine El Khodry as its new Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.

Sandrine El Khodry will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Yann Zhang, in her new position. According to the company, El Khodry holds 28 years of experience in the IT and network communications sector, having held various senior leadership roles focused on sales and market strategy. Her career includes responsibilities in Mobility Solutions, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Security, Telecommunications, and Customer Experience.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise stated that El Khodry's appointment reflects its commitment to sustainable global growth and aims to strengthen its presence in the market. The company emphasised her track record in strategic business development, management of product portfolios, and creation of key partnerships internationally.

"Sandrine's proven record at ALE and across the IT and network communications sectors makes her the perfect leader to unite our teams and drive our global sales and marketing strategy forward. I'm confident her collaborative approach will accelerate innovation and deliver lasting success, and I'm delighted to welcome her into this critical global role," Yann Zhang, CEO of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, said.

"I'm honoured to take on this new, global role at ALE. Building on my passion for people, innovation, and growth, I'm committed to collaborating closely with our talented teams worldwide. Together, we'll drive meaningful impact, harness opportunities, and create lasting success for our company, our partners, and customers," Sandrine El Khodry, speaking as the new EVP of Global Sales and Marketing, commented.

The company highlighted that El Khodry has previously managed complex international initiatives and has led multi-national and culturally diverse teams, attributes which are considered vital to the responsibilities of her new role. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise emphasised that her experience spans strategic domains that are aligned with its organisational focus.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, headquartered in France, provides secure networking and communication solutions tailored to help organisations improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. The company states that its solutions are available in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid formats, with all offerings designed to incorporate security, reduce environmental impact, and comply with data protection requirements at both national and international levels.

The organisation has long positioned itself around three focus areas: environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance. With a history spanning over a century, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise serves more than one million customers globally through 3,400 business partners.