Javier Altamirano
About Javier Altamirano
Javier Altamirano serves as the Business Area Director for Industrial & Electronics Components at Phoenix Contact, where he has worked since 2022. He has a robust background in electrical and electronics engineering and extensive experience in sales and marketing roles at ABB and Thomas & Betts.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Javier Altamirano serves as the Business Area Director for Industrial & Electronics Components at Phoenix Contact since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving sales growth within the industrial components sector. His leadership is focused on enhancing the company's market presence and fostering relationships with clients across various industries.
Previous Experience at ABB
Javier Altamirano has a significant history with ABB, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Technical Specialist for one year from 2002 to 2003. He then progressed to roles including Sales Engineer from 2003 to 2006, Regional Sales Manager from 2006 to 2010, National Sales Manager from 2010 to 2013, and Business Sales & Marketing Director for the Electrification Business Area from 2017 to 2022. His experience at ABB spans various aspects of sales and marketing within the electrical and electronics sectors.
Education and Professional Development
Javier Altamirano holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from UNAM, completed between 1997 and 2002. He furthered his education at ABB University, where he completed a Middle Management Program in 2011 and a Management Sales & Marketing Executive Program in 2017. These programs equipped him with essential skills in management and marketing, contributing to his effectiveness in leadership roles.
Leadership in Sales and Marketing
Javier Altamirano possesses extensive experience in leading sales and marketing teams across various sectors, including industry, utilities, and infrastructure. His strategic approach has been instrumental in driving sales growth, particularly in his current role at Phoenix Contact. His ability to manage diverse teams and develop effective sales strategies has established him as a key figure in the industrial components sector.
Experience at Thomas & Betts
Before joining Phoenix Contact, Javier Altamirano worked at Thomas & Betts as the Local Business Unit Manager for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean from 2013 to 2015. In this role, he managed business operations and sales strategies in a competitive market, further enhancing his expertise in the electrical components industry.