Allan Solomon
About Allan Solomon
Allan Solomon is the Vice President of Sales, EMEA | NI Test and Measurement at Emerson, based in Munich, Germany, with extensive experience in sales leadership roles at NI (National Instruments). He holds dual BS degrees in Electrical/Computer Engineering and Engineering Physics from The Ohio State University and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Current Role: Vice President of Sales, EMEA at NI Test and Measurement, Emerson
Allan Solomon currently holds the position of Vice President of Sales, EMEA | NI Test and Measurement at Emerson, based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of EMEA customers through engineering projects and enterprise initiatives. He manages a diverse team that includes individual contributors, managers, and directors across various functions such as account management, field applications engineering, channel management, SI/GSI management, services sales, consulting, and customer planning.
Previous Experience: Senior Sales Roles at National Instruments
Allan Solomon has an extensive history with NI (National Instruments), serving in various sales leadership roles. From 2021 to 2022, he held the position of Sr. Regional Sales Director, Field Sales, EMEA, based in London, England. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2021, he was the Regional Sales Director, Field Sales, Central, Americas in Austin, Texas. From 2016 to 2018, he served as Regional Sales Director, Inside Sales, Americas, also in Austin, Texas. Earlier in his career, he worked as Inside Sales Manager, Americas, from 2013 to 2016 and as Area Sales Manager - NC, SC, TN, GA from 2010 to 2013. He began his journey with NI as a Field Sales Engineer | Account Manager in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area, from 2006 to 2010, and as an Applications Engineer from 2004 to 2006 in Austin, Texas Area.
Educational Background: MBA and Dual Bachelor's Degrees
Allan Solomon has a strong educational foundation that complements his extensive professional experience. He earned an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, with a focus on Business Administration and Management, from 2008 to 2010. He also holds two bachelor's degrees from The Ohio State University, where he studied Electrical/Computer Engineering and Engineering Physics from 1999 to 2004. This diverse educational background provides Allan with a robust understanding of both technical and business disciplines.
Leadership and Management Skills
Allan Solomon is known for his effective leadership and management skills. He has a proven track record of fostering organizations that embrace diversity to drive innovation and results. His talent management philosophy focuses on maximizing employee engagement, which contributes to the overall success of the organization. Allan's expertise in integrating technology as an enhancement of business strategy has been a key factor in driving effectiveness and profitability in his various roles.
Technical and Business Expertise
Allan Solomon’s background in Electrical/Computer Engineering and Engineering Physics has provided him with a strong technical foundation. Coupled with his experience in business operations, Allan has been instrumental in driving organizational effectiveness and profitability. His ability to integrate technology into business strategies has been crucial in his roles at NI (National Instruments), helping to drive both effectiveness and profitability in the organizations he has led.