Ziad Palakkal
About Ziad Palakkal
Ziad Palakkal is a Sales Executive at TomTom specializing in geolocation technology and navigation solutions for enterprise clients in the APAC region.
Current Position at TomTom
Ziad Palakkal is currently employed at TomTom as a Sales Executive - APAC, starting in 2022. He operates from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His role involves extensive work in geolocation technology and navigation solutions, specifically aimed at optimizing fleet and logistics operations. Leveraging his expertise, he contributes to the development of enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency for global organizations utilizing TomTom's advanced tools and software.
Previous Role at Chess Moving Australia
Before joining TomTom, Ziad Palakkal worked as a Commercial Sales Manager at Chess Moving Australia from 2020 to 2022 for a span of 2 years. Based in Sydney, he was responsible for managing commercial sales, helping drive the company’s growth in a competitive market. His experience in this role contributed to his skills in client relationship management and strategic sales.
Educational Background
Ziad Palakkal holds a Master's degree in Strategic Marketing from the University of Wollongong, which he completed between 2009 and 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. His foundational education was completed at Peevees Public School, where he achieved his High School diploma between 1999 and 2001.
Sales Roles in Various Industries
Throughout his career, Ziad Palakkal has held various sales positions. He was a Sales Consultant at Informa in 2017 for 9 months, a Business Development Manager and Project Manager at Grace Group for 4 months in 2019-2020, and a Sales Consultant at Ondace in 2020 for 3 months. Each of these roles, based in Sydney, honed his skills in sales strategies across different market segments. Additionally, he was a Sales Lead and Business Partner at The Light House in Calicut Area, India, from 2018 to 2019.
Experience in Aviation Sales
Ziad Palakkal has significant experience in the aviation industry, having worked as a Regional Sales Manager - Middle East for Boeing Distribution Services Inc. from 2012 to 2016 in Dubai. He also served as a Sales Manager at First Emirates Aviation Group LLC from 2008 to 2012 in Abu Dhabi. These roles allowed him to develop a deep understanding of aviation sales and the specific needs of aviation clients.