Tom Kunkel

Tom Kunkel is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with extensive experience in the technology and automation sectors. Currently serving as Sales Director - OEM at Qualitrol, Tom leads a team focused on revenue generation for transformer manufacturers in the Americas region. Previous roles include Vice President of Sales Marketing at The Middleby Corporation, where Tom oversaw teams driving innovation in kitchen automation, and Director of Channel for ABB, responsible for channel management and go-to-market strategies. Tom's career spans various leadership positions at Kollmorgen, Mitsubishi Electric, and Moog Animatics, emphasizing product management and channel sales. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Santa Clara University.