Patrick Sella
About Patrick Sella
Patrick Sella serves as the Régional Vice Président for France, Belgium, and Switzerland at Talend since 2022, bringing extensive experience in data transformation and strategic partnerships. He has held various leadership roles in the IT sector, including positions at Stambia, Cisco, and Salesforce.
Work at Talend
Patrick Sella serves as the Régional Vice Président for France, Belgium, and Switzerland at Talend since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. His responsibilities include engaging with steering committees on digital transformation issues and leveraging his expertise in data to support customer transformation journeys. Sella's strategic focus is on key account strategies for CAC 40 and SBF 120 companies, which are essential for maintaining competitive advantage in the IT sector.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at Talend, Patrick Sella held various roles in prominent companies. He worked at Stambia as Régional Vice Président for France and Belgium from 2019 to 2022. His experience also includes a tenure at Salesforce as Senior Account Executive for Crédit Agricole from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, he served as Global Account Manager for Crédit Agricole at Cisco from 2008 to 2012 and held multiple positions at NEC Computers Asia Pacific, including French Director Corporate Partner and Régional French Director.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Sella studied at BTS Force de vente, where he achieved a Bac + 2 in Commerce. He also attended Ecole Boulle, earning a Bachelor degree from Ecole Nationale des Arts Appliqués aux Industries de l'Ameublement. His educational background complements his professional expertise in data's role in customer transformation, innovation advocacy, and strategic account management.
Professional Interests
Patrick Sella has a professional interest in the role of data in customer transformation. He actively engages with clients to assist them in their transformation journeys, emphasizing the importance of innovation as a key driver for leadership in the IT sector. His strategic focus on key accounts allows him to effectively address the needs of major corporations.
Career Progression
Patrick Sella's career spans over two decades in the IT and technology sectors. He began his career as an account manager at NEC Computers Asia Pacific in 1998 and has since progressed through various leadership roles. His extensive experience includes significant positions at EMC Computer Systems and Semarchy, where he contributed to sales and account management strategies. This progression highlights his commitment to professional development and expertise in the industry.