Chris Dantas
Executive Director Middle East
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Get In TouchChris Dantas is a highly experienced, qualified and motivated individual with a proven track record in business development and account management. Having lived and worked across three continents he brings a deep cultural awareness around what it takes to succeed in multi-diverse and competitive international business environments. Chris currently holds a masters in global markets, a BA in computer-aided design and is actively undertaking various leadership development courses.
Chris first joined JMJ in 2010 working as part of the sales and marketing team, primarily supporting the Middle East business unit. During this initial ten year period, he was formally promoted as the youngest commercial manager in the company responsible for all aspects of the sales process; ranging from proactive lead generation all the way through to complex contractual negotiations and project execution. After a brief three-year stint working for a specialist software firm in Vancouver, Canada, Chris returned to JMJ in 2023 under the title of executive director with a focus on helping lead the Middle East team to navigate the next growth trajectory. Chris currently lives in Dubai, UAE with his wife and young daughter, and when not spending time with his family exploring this wonderful city, likes nothing more than to burn of energy at the gym, play a calming round of golf or attend a live sporting event whenever given the opportunity.