Tom Shields
About Tom Shields
Tom Shields is the Director of APAC Regional Sales and Client Management at Alight Solutions in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in cloud-based solutions and enterprise management systems.
Title at Alight Solutions
Tom Shields currently holds the position of Director, APAC Regional Sales and Client Management at Alight Solutions. He operates from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and is responsible for spearheading sales and managing client relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Background in Enterprise Management Solutions
Tom Shields has a robust background in Enterprise Management Solutions, especially in SaaS and cloud-based solutions. His career includes significant roles at Workday and Ventyx, where he specialized in cloud-based financial and human capital management solutions. His experience spans leadership roles in fostering customer engagement and optimizing business processes through the deployment of ERP systems.
Career at Workday
Tom Shields spent nearly a decade at Workday, holding pivotal roles such as the Regional Vice President, Services, from 2018 to 2022, and General Manager, Professional Services, ANZ, from 2013 to 2018. During his tenure, he played a critical role in overseeing service-related operations and facilitating business transformation projects in the ANZ region.
Experience at Ventyx, an ABB Company
Tom Shields held prominent leadership roles at Ventyx, an ABB Company, from 2007 to 2013. He served as SVP & General Manager Technical Operations, and EVP Global Customer Support Services. His role involved managing technical operations and spearheading global customer support initiatives, contributing to the company's growth in the technical solutions landscape.
Educational Background
Tom Shields obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BS in BA) with a focus on Management Information Systems from Bowling Green State University, completing his studies from 1980 to 1984. This educational foundation has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in business transformation and application management services.