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Stephen
Hynes
Sr Director, Technical Support Engineering, EMEA
Datadog
Stephen is the Senior Director of Technical Support Engineering, EMEA at Datadog, where he leads regional support operations to ensure customers maximise value from Datadog’s observability and security platform. Known for building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence, he brings extensive experience in scaling international support, onboarding, and deployment functions across fast-growing technology companies. Before joining Datadog, he spent over nine years at Rapid7, progressing from Senior Technical Support Manager to Senior Director of International Support, Onboarding & Deployment. In these roles, he led multi-regional teams, enhanced customer experience programs, and implemented strategies that improved efficiency, responsiveness, and cross-functional collaboration. Stephen's career reflects a commitment to empowering teams, delivering measurable business impact, and helping customers succeed at scale.
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04 December 2025 09:45 - 10:15
Often overlooked: How support drives revenue through long-term retention and growth
Customer support's impact is often measured by efficiency and satisfaction, but its most powerful contribution is to the bottom line. Stephen Hynes, Senior Director of Technical Support Engineering, EMEA at Datadog, challenges traditional views, revealing how a strategic support function is a key driver of long-term retention and account expansion. Stephen will share a transformative vision, showcasing how support teams, through their deep understanding of customer needs, are uniquely positioned to foster loyalty and identify opportunities for growth. Discover how to leverage proactive engagement and expert guidance to secure renewals, increase customer lifetime value, and unlock new revenue streams.