At PANALIS Solutions, we stand for innovation, growth, and the ambition to make Public Affairs smarter and more efficient through modern technology. To continue on this path, we have strengthened our leadership team:
Since June 1, 2026, Chris Jakob has joined us as Chief Sales Officer (CSO).
Chris is responsible for our entire sales organization as well as the strategic development of our market activities. With his extensive experience in building and scaling SaaS sales organizations, he brings exactly the expertise we need for our next phase of growth.
Over the course of his career, Chris has successfully built and developed sales organizations in various leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Head of Sales & Marketing at 4SELLERS, where he was responsible for expanding the sales and marketing organization and developing successful go-to-market strategies. Prior to that, he led the sales organization at Microtech as Head of Sales.
Reaching the Next Level of Growth Together
For us, this appointment marks an important milestone. Demand for intelligent solutions in political monitoring, stakeholder relationship management, and AI-powered analysis and early warning systems continues to grow. With Chris on board, we aim to further strengthen our market position, expand into new customer segments, and drive our growth strategy forward.
“Chris brings not only extensive sales expertise, but also the ability to scale organizations sustainably and drive growth in a structured way. We are delighted to have him join the team and look forward to taking the next steps together,” says Reza Eshtiagh, CEO and Co-Founder of PANALIS Solutions.
Zafar Khan, COO and Co-Founder of PANALIS Solutions, is also looking forward to working with Chris:
“Chris brings exactly the combination of strategic thinking, operational sales excellence, and scaling experience that we need to achieve our ambitious growth goals. Together, we will continue to professionalize and expand our sales organization in a sustainable way.”
Chris is equally excited about his new role:
“PANALIS combines technological innovation with a highly relevant market environment. I am excited to work alongside the team to drive our next phase of growth, unlock new opportunities, and further strengthen the market presence of our solutions.”
Driving Growth for the Future of Public Affairs
Demand for intelligent solutions in political monitoring, stakeholder relationship management, and AI-powered analysis and early warning systems continues to grow. With Chris on board, we aim to further strengthen our market position, attract new customers, and actively shape the digital transformation of Public Affairs.
We firmly believe that the combination of technological innovation, deep market expertise, and a strong team provides the foundation for sustainable growth. With Chris joining our leadership team, we are excited to successfully lead PANALIS into its next stage of development.
We look forward to working together and would like to extend a warm welcome to Chris as he begins his journey with PANALIS.