Devanath Naddan
About Devanath Naddan
Devanath Naddan serves as the Head of Corporate Sales APAC at ClassPass, a position he has held since 2024. He has over a decade of experience in business development and sales across the APAC region, emphasizing a customer-first approach and innovative solutions.
Work at ClassPass
Devanath Naddan serves as the Head of Corporate Sales APAC at ClassPass, a position he has held since 2024. Based in Singapore, he has been with the company for six months. In this role, he emphasizes a customer-first approach, aiming to exceed client expectations and establish ClassPass as a trusted partner in the corporate wellness space.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Before joining ClassPass, Devanath held several significant positions in sales and business development. He worked at CoachHub as Head of Sales Development APJ from 2021 to 2024. Prior to that, he was the Business Development Lead for Southeast Asia at WGSN in 2021. His career also includes roles at Aventedge as APAC Team Lead and at Digimind as Director of Business Development APAC, where he focused on empowering businesses with innovative solutions.
Education and Qualifications
Devanath Naddan earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also pursued further education at CPA Australia in Accounting from 2014 to 2019. His foundational education includes completing SPM at SMK La Salle, P.J. from 2003 to 2007.
Internship Experience
Devanath has completed internships at notable firms, including PwC and PKF International. He worked as a Tax Intern at PwC in Kuala Lumpur for three months in 2010-2011 and at PKF International for another three months from 2011 to 2012. These experiences contributed to his understanding of financial and tax-related matters.
Professional Focus and Philosophy
With over a decade of experience in the APAC region, Devanath emphasizes a customer-first approach in his professional endeavors. He is known for fostering high-performing sales teams by integrating mindset, culture, and skills. Additionally, he advocates for holistic wellbeing and active lifestyles through corporate programs, reflecting his commitment to positive business impact.