Kent Hahn
About Kent Hahn
Kent Hahn serves as the Global Head of Sales, Operations, and Partner Management at Inductive Automation, where he has significantly contributed to business growth through strategic planning and relationship development with major technology companies. He has a strong background in sales operations, having previously held leadership roles at Schneider Electric and Panduit.
Work at Inductive Automation
Kent Hahn serves as the Global Head of Sales, Operations, and Partner Management at Inductive Automation. He has held this position since 2023 and operates in a hybrid work environment based in Folsom, California. In this role, he focuses on enhancing sales operations and managing partner relationships to drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Schneider Electric
Prior to his current role, Kent Hahn worked at Schneider Electric for five years, from 2018 to 2023, as the Global Strategic Account and Revenue Operations Executive (Senior Director) in the Greater Chicago Area. His responsibilities included managing a team of 50 in global sales operations and overseeing strategic and general account sales, as well as distributor and integrator program management. He also served as the Global Services Sales Director from 2016 to 2018 and as the Professional Services and Consulting Director from 2000 to 2010.
Career at Panduit
Kent Hahn worked at Panduit as the Global Data Center Software and Services Director from 2010 to 2016. His role involved overseeing software and service offerings for data centers, contributing to the company's operational effectiveness and client satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Kent Hahn studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background supports his expertise in driving global expansion and cultivating strategic relationships within the technology sector.
Achievements in Sales Growth
Kent Hahn has a proven track record in sales growth, having successfully increased key accounts from $50 million to $500 million through strategic business planning. He is recognized for inspiring top performance from sales teams through collaborative leadership and mentoring.