Paul Clark
About Paul Clark
Paul Clark is the Head of Sales and Dealer Administration at Nikola Motor Company, with over 35 years of experience in sales, marketing, distribution, and general management within the construction equipment industry.
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Paul Clark serves as the Head of Sales and Dealer Administration at Nikola Motor Company. He has been in this position since 2022, based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Professional Experience at Nikola Motor Company
Paul Clark is currently working at Nikola Motor Company as the Head of Sales and Dealer Administration. He has been contributing to the company's sales strategies and dealer network since 2022. His role involves overseeing sales operations and managing relationships with dealers to drive the company’s growth in the competitive electric vehicle market.
Past Roles at Blanchard Machinery
Paul Clark previously held notable positions at Blanchard Machinery. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Vice President of Growth Industries in West Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Power Systems from 2019 to 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina Area. In these roles, he was instrumental in driving growth and overseeing the company’s power systems operations.
Extensive Tenure at Caterpillar Inc.
Paul Clark held various significant positions over his extensive tenure at Caterpillar Inc. His roles included General Manager for Global Paving (2014-2019), President & General Manager for Tunneling (2013-2015), and General Manager for Defense Products in 2013. He also worked as Sales & Marketing Director for Global Construction & Infrastructure (2010-2012) and as Region Manager for Western United States and Canada (2006-2010). These roles were primarily based in Peoria, Illinois, and provided him with vast experience in sales, marketing, and general management within the construction equipment industry.
Education and Professional Development
Paul Clark has a strong educational background complementing his extensive professional experience. He achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies in 1984. He also pursued executive education at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Additionally, he has attended executive education programs at IMD Business School and Bradley University.