Chris Engdahl
About Chris Engdahl
Chris Engdahl is the Regional Vice President for Regulated Industries at Talkdesk, with a background in sales, management, and military service.
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Chris Engdahl is currently serving as the Regional Vice President, Regulated Industries at Talkdesk. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing sales and client relations within regulated sectors.
Current Company: Talkdesk
Chris Engdahl is employed at Talkdesk, a leading provider of cloud-based contact center solutions. Since joining the company, he has held prominent positions including Enterprise Sales Director, SLED and Utilities, and currently serves as Regional Vice President for Regulated Industries.
Previous Roles and Industry Experience
Prior to his current role at Talkdesk, Chris Engdahl accumulated diverse experience in sales and management, particularly in the technology and analytics sectors. He worked at Blackbaud in roles ranging from Associate Account Executive to Senior Manager, Target Analytics. His earlier career includes significant tenure in the US Navy, where he occupied various leadership roles such as Division Officer and Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear).
Education and Academic Background
Chris Engdahl has a robust educational background, holding a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Old Dominion University and a B.S. in Economics with honors from the United States Naval Academy. He also completed a year at the Nuclear Power School/Prototype, further enhancing his technical and analytical skills.
Transition from Military to Corporate Sector
Transitioning from a distinguished military career to the corporate world, Chris Engdahl applied the leadership and operational skills he honed as a Naval Officer to his roles in sales and management. His time in the US Navy, including a significant period in the Reserves, paved the way for his successful ventures in various private-sector positions.