Rodney Gaviola, Cpp, Cpm
About Rodney Gaviola, Cpp, Cpm
Rodney Gaviola is a Manager of Pricing and Contracts at mobileLIVE Inc, where he coaches sales teams on deal qualification and strategy. He has extensive experience in pricing and product management, having held senior roles at TELUS Business, Ericsson, and Sony Mobile Communications.
Work at mobileLIVE
Rodney Gaviola serves as the Manager of Pricing and Contracts at mobileLIVE Inc since 2019. In this role, he coaches sales teams on deal qualification and strategy, with a focus on pricing and positioning. He has played a key role in governance development for pricing and contracts within the organization. His expertise in analytics supports executive decision-making processes, enhancing the company's strategic approach to pricing.
Previous Experience at TELUS Business
Prior to his current position, Rodney worked at TELUS Business as a Senior Product & Pricing Manager from 2015 to 2019. During his four years in this role, he was based in the Toronto, Canada Area. His responsibilities included developing pricing tools and go-to-market strategies that improved market segment pricing differentiation.
Experience at Ericsson
Rodney Gaviola held multiple roles at Ericsson, including Senior Commercial Manager for the IMS/EPC in the US and Canada Market from 2012 to 2015, and Regional Pricing Manager from 2003 to 2012. His tenure at Ericsson spanned a total of nine years, during which he contributed to pricing strategies across different markets, including both Canada and the Philippines.
Educational Background
Rodney Gaviola has a solid educational foundation. He achieved his Master's Degree from the University of the Philippines, studying from 1999 to 2002. He also attended the Asian Institute of Management for 11 months in 2004. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree from the University of San Carlos, where he studied from 1985 to 1990. Additionally, he completed a program at the University of Asia and the Pacific in 1999.
Role at Sony Mobile Communications
Rodney worked at Sony Mobile Communications as the Manager of Product Marketing & Repair Business from 1995 to 2003. His eight years at the company involved overseeing product marketing strategies and managing repair business operations in Metro Manila.