Bombshell: Top Sales Gun Joins Vislink to Shake Up the Middle East and Africa

Vislink, a leading provider of live video solutions, has announced the appointment of Mather Al-Ali as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This strategic move is expected to have a significant impact on the company’s growth and expansion in the region.

Mather Al-Ali brings over two decades of regional MEA experience in sales leadership, with a proven track record of growing revenue, profitability, and business transformation. His extensive background covers key accounts, channel management, and regional strategy planning, with a deep understanding of the defense, government, maritime, telecommunications, and broadcast sectors.

According to Mickey Miller, CEO of Vislink, "We are excited to welcome Mather to the Vislink team. His extensive experience in the defense and security sectors, coupled with his expertise in strategic growth and regional sales, makes him an invaluable asset as we continue to expand our presence in the MEA region. We are confident that Mather will play a pivotal role in driving our defense and public safety solutions, as well as fostering strong relationships with our customers and partners.”

Mather has previously held senior sales positions at leading multinational companies, including his most recent role as Regional Sales & Managing Director at Halo Maritime Defense Systems, where he oversaw business development, strategic partnerships and key account management for the EMEA region. His career also includes business development achievements in roles at Wartsila Voyage, ST Engineering, and ETL Systems, where he developed and implemented successful sales strategies and led regional teams to exceed business targets.

Interestingly, Mather was part of the Vislink team from 2008 to 2013 as Regional Sales Director for the MEA region. This prior experience is expected to provide a smooth transition and enable him to hit the ground running in his new role.

Mather holds a B.Eng. Honors Degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, and has completed certifications in areas including Digital Transformation, Agile Leadership, and AI and Cloud Computing. Fluent in both English and Arabic, Mather's comprehensive skillset and multilingual abilities make him well-positioned to support Vislink’s growth across diverse markets in the MEA region.

"I am thrilled to be rejoining Vislink and look forward to working with the team to continue building on the company’s momentum in the MEA region,” says Mather Al-Ali. "The market for live video solutions in defense, public safety, and beyond is growing rapidly, and I am excited to bring Vislink’s innovative, market-leading technology to more customers across the region.”

This appointment comes at a time when the demand for live video solutions is on the rise, particularly in the defense and public safety sectors. With Mather Al-Ali at the helm, Vislink is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend and expand its presence in the MEA region.