Daniel Holmblad
About Daniel Holmblad
Daniel Holmblad is a Channel Manager for Sweden at Poly, with extensive experience in the telecommunications and collaboration industry. He has held various sales and management roles at companies such as Cisco, SMART Technologies, and Ricoh Sverige AB over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Poly
Daniel Holmblad serves as the Channel Manager for Sweden at Poly, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing partner relationships and driving channel sales strategies within the Swedish market. His experience in the telecommunications and collaboration industry supports his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Holmblad has a diverse background in the telecommunications sector, having held various roles across multiple companies. He worked as a Territory Account Manager at SMART Technologies from 2012 to 2015, and as a Collaboration Sales Specialist at Cisco from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at Cisco also included a role as Key Account Manager from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he served as Sales Director at NewPhone AB from 2007 to 2008 and as Key Account Manager at Interoute from 2015 to 2016.
Sales and Management Experience
Holmblad has extensive experience in sales and management roles. He worked as a Sales & Marketing Manager at Viatel AB from 2000 to 2001 and as a Key Account Manager at Office Management from 2020 to 2021. His previous positions also include Area Development Manager at LDI Ltd and various roles at Ricoh Sverige AB, including Major Account Manager from 2016 to 2020. His background includes leading regional sales teams and managing partner networks.
Educational Background
Daniel Holmblad studied at the University of Lincoln, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Administrative Management from 1994 to 1997. This educational foundation has contributed to his expertise in business startups and management within the telecommunications industry.
Skills and Specializations
Holmblad possesses strong interpersonal skills that facilitate cross-cultural negotiations, a vital aspect of his work in the telecommunications and collaboration sectors. He has a proven track record of establishing and supporting partner networks and specializes in leading sales teams for both fixed and mobile operators.