Mia Cruz
About Mia Cruz
Mia Cruz is a Business Development Manager with extensive experience in both banking and IT sales. She has held various roles in reputable companies and has a strong educational background, including an MBA from the University of Santo Tomas.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Mia Cruz serves as the Business Development Manager at Thought Machine, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships within the National Capital Region of the Philippines. Her responsibilities include managing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities in the IT financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Banking and IT Sales
Mia Cruz has a diverse background in both banking and IT sales. She worked at East West Banking Corporation as a Business Development & Sales Officer from 2012 to 2013 and at BDO Unibank as a Marketing Associate from 2008 to 2012. After transitioning to IT sales, she held positions at Misys as an Inside Sales Executive and at Intellect Design Arena Ltd as a Sales Manager. Additionally, she worked at Altitude Software and Pointwest, enhancing her expertise in managing customer accounts and driving sales in the IT professional services sector.
Educational Background
Mia Cruz earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Santo Tomas, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Legal Management from the same university, studying from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in business development and sales.
Career Transition to IT Financial Services
Mia Cruz transitioned from a career in banking to IT financial services, gaining valuable experience with companies such as Misys (now Finastra) and Intellect Design Arena. This shift allowed her to leverage her banking expertise while expanding her skill set in the technology sector. Her work in IT sales has involved managing top individual and corporate customer accounts, contributing to her success in her current role.
Work History Overview
Mia Cruz has a comprehensive work history that spans over a decade. She began her career as an intern at Citi in 2007 and progressed through various roles in the banking sector before moving into IT sales. Her positions include Business Development & Sales Officer at East West Banking Corporation, Marketing Associate at BDO Unibank, Inside Sales Executive at Misys, Sales Manager at Intellect Design Arena, and Business Development Consultant at Altitude Software. Most recently, she served as Sales & Sales Operations Manager at Pointwest before joining Thought Machine.