Yosef's story has humble beginnings starting with an expat childhood in New Zealand, his story is one of grit, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. Born into an expat family in agriculture, early mornings and the unpredictability of nature were his first teachers. As a leader recognized for driving revenue growth and fostering high-performing teams, his approach marries the discipline of his upbringing with innovative strategies to navigate the complex landscape of today's business world.
 
His career trajectory has been anything but linear, enriched by pivotal roles across diverse business landscapes. At Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Yosef witnessed firsthand the challenges and strategies of a historic company adapting to modern demands, an experience that underscored the importance of innovation in sustaining business relevance. This theme persisted as Yosef navigated the unique challenges at Canonical a pre-IPO open-source company, wrestling with the intricacies of building a business around an open sauce software community. The culmination of these experiences was instrumental in his role as a founding member of Smartsheet's international business, where he leveraged these insights to contribute to the exponential growth of a high-velocity SaaS company. During his tenure, Smartsheet achieved remarkable growth, with annual revenue increasing sixfold from $177.7 million in the year ending February 2019 to an impressive $1.069 billion by the end of February 2024.. Each chapter of his journey has been a building block, informing a nuanced understanding of business dynamics in the digital age.