Ron Thum
About Ron Thum
Ron Thum is a Sales Manager with extensive experience in business development within the APAC region, focusing on data center services. He has held various sales management positions at notable companies, including PCCW Solutions Limited and Vantage Data Centers, and has a background in Information System Engineering.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Currently, Ron Thum serves as a Sales Manager at Vantage Data Centers, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, he has played a key part in the transition and integration process during the acquisition of PCCW's Data Center Portfolio by Vantage Data Centers. His responsibilities include driving sales and expanding the company's presence in the region.
Previous Experience in Data Center Sales
Ron Thum has extensive experience in the data center industry, having held various sales positions across multiple companies. He worked at AIMS Data Centre Sdn Bhd as Client Manager (Sales) from 2009 to 2013. He then served as Solution Sales Manager at VADS Berhad from 2013 to 2015. Following that, he was a Senior Sales Manager at ViewQwest from 2016 to 2018, and then worked as Sales Account and Business Partner Manager at CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Senior Account Manager at NTT MSC Sdn Bhd from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Ron Thum studied at Campbell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information System Engineering from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his extensive experience in business development, particularly within the APAC region. He possesses expertise in hyperscale data center platforms, which has contributed to strategic growth initiatives in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
Business Development Focus
Throughout his career, Ron Thum has focused on business development within the data center sector, particularly in the APAC region. His roles have involved expanding data center services and developing client relationships. His experience across various companies has equipped him with a deep understanding of the market and the ability to drive sales growth effectively.