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Ex-salesman alleges 'side deal' and 'crazy' discount in Saudi deal

Date
2025-09-17
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Cork
County
Cork

Summary

Ali Izzy, a former software salesman for Solar Winds Software Europe DAC, testified to the Workplace Relations Commission in Cork on 17 September 2025. He claimed that his ex‑boss, Middle East regional sales director Abdul Rehman, had arranged a "side deal" with a distributor known for corruption and approved a 62% discount—amounting to more than €500,000—on a technology licence for the Saudi government. Izzy said the discount was "crazy" and "unnecessary", and that Rehman had no authority to grant it. He alleged that a distributor had tried to bribe him in 2021 and that Rehman had been aware of the attempt. Izzy was dismissed on 22 July 2024 after a disciplinary process over his revocation of the discount. He has since applied for over 100 jobs and claims his reputation has been ruined. Solar Winds confirmed his annual salary was €197,062 at dismissal. The tribunal will hear closing submissions later.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ex-salesman alleges 'side deal' and 'crazy' discount in Saudi deal. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: Mr Rehman told the WRC in evidence on Tuesday he left SolarWinds at the end of August because he "got a better opportunity in a different company". CNI source report

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