Sergio Podda

Sergio Podda has significant work experience in sales and leadership roles in the technology industry. Sergio started their career at Anixter in 1996, where they worked in sales for a year. In 1997, they then joined TE Connectivity as a Sales Engineer, where they remained until 2005. During their time at TE Connectivity, Podda gained valuable experience in sales engineering. In 2005, they joined Belden Inc. and held the position of Director of Sales Central Canada until 2023. From there, they transitioned to the role of Director, Smart Building Solutions - Ontario, Western Canada & Strategic Accounts at Belden Inc.

Sergio Podda's education history includes completing an Advanced Account Management program at Schulich School of Business - York University in 2008-2009. Sergio then pursued Negotiating for Success at the same institution in 2009. In 2016, they completed a High-Impact Sales Management Certificate Program at the University of Central Missouri. Sergio also received leadership training from Dale Carnegie in various areas including Effective Communications and Human Relations, Leadership Training for Managers, and High Impact Presentations between 2007 and 2016. Additionally, they obtained expertise in Strategic Selling through a program at Miller Heiman in 2010, and in Large Account Management Process in 2014. Sergio further enhanced their skills in Managing Sales Performance through Wilson Learning in 2013. Sergio also received finance training for managers from Belden Executive Leadership Training in 2013, and Coaching for Sales Excellence in 2016. Sergio's earlier education includes studying Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Niagara College from 1991 to 1994.