Ferdinand Roberts

Ferdinand Roberts, known as Ferdi Roberts, is a seasoned tech executive and entrepreneur with an illustrious career, having held senior positions at renowned companies such as Yahoo!, Cisco, and Ariba.

Recognized for his expertise, Ferdi was honored as one of the Top 25 IT influencers in the United States by CRN in 2013.

In 2011, Ferdi founded SaaS Markets, a pioneering venture that was recognized as a Top 10 Cloud Startup to watch in 2013 by CIO Magazine and ranked 5th among the 10 Coolest Startups of 2013 by CRN. SaaS Markets is now a prominent provider of App Store technology catering to Fortune 1000 companies.

Under Ferdi's leadership, SaaS Markets collaborated with corporate partners in sectors like Financial Services, Retail, Technology, and B2B Brand markets to create, establish, and introduce App Stores globally. The company was successfully acquired by Sysnet Global Solutions in 2014.

Following the acquisition, Ferdi transitioned to Sysnet Global Solutions, initially joining as the Global Head of Sales and strategic partnerships. He played a crucial role in driving Sysnet's growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as the Americas. Later, he was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer, showcasing his strong leadership and strategic acumen.

Beyond his business ventures, Ferdi is also the visionary behind GamerCon, an event management company that focuses on delivering high-quality events to the gaming industry, reflecting his versatility and entrepreneurial spirit.