Benoit Paredes

Benoit Paredes has extensive work experience in sales and business development in the industrial solutions industry. Benoit began their career as an engineering apprentice at Emerson Automation Solutions in 2006 and worked their way up to become a Business Development Manager. During their time at Emerson, Benoit also served as a Product Manager and a Consultant Engineer, working on various projects related to wireless networks, cybersecurity, and network design for clients such as Total, EDF, Chevron, UCB, and Areva.

In 2020, Benoit joined Belden Inc. as a Solutions Account Manager, where they drove business development for the company's industrial solution portfolio in the French and BeNeLux Discrete Industry. Benoit then took on the role of Team Leader Discrete Solution Sales for Western Europe, focusing on business development for Belden's Industrial Discrete Solutions. Currently, they serve as the Sales Director for Europe - Discrete Manufacturing at Belden Inc., leading a high-performing sales team and driving revenue growth through an innovative solution selling approach that leverages Industry 4.0 and digital transformation.

Overall, Benoit Paredes has a strong background in sales, business development, and industrial solutions, with a proven track record of building strong customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Benoit Paredes completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from iaelyon School of Management in 2020. Prior to that, they obtained an Engineer's degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from CPE Lyon in the years 2006-2009. Benoit also holds a Bachelor's degree in the same field from IUT de Valence, which they earned from 2003-2006.