Trimble Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas Phang to the position of vice president of sales for Trimble Construction, Asia Pacific region encompassing China, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Thomas brings more than 25 years of experience propelling sales growth in the technology industry.
After being with Trimble for more than 13 years, Thomas most recently served as Area Director in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. He brings to the company more than 25 years of expertise in the high-tech industry spanning Autodesk, Microsoft, Sun, and HP, and has successfully built and managed multicultural teams across Asia.
As we embark on a new chapter of growth and innovation, I am thrilled to welcome Thomas Phang as the vice president of sales for the Asia Pacific Region at Trimble,” said Suresh Sundaram, GM & sector vice president, Global Operations, Trimble Construction. “Thomas brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision and a proven record of accomplishment in driving success. His leadership will undoubtedly elevate our presence in the region, fostering strong partnerships and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our valued customers. With Thomas at the helm, we are poised to achieve new heights and positively impact the future of construction technology in the Asia Pacific market."
Thomas also spearheaded the launch of the Trimble Southeast Asia (SEA) division of Structures and most recently served as the area director based in Singapore. In this capacity, Thomas played a pivotal role in formulating business strategies and assembling a dynamic sales team that resulted in impressive revenue growth for the Structures business in the region.
Thomas said: “The Asia Pacific region holds attractive potential and it is both an honor and a privilege to take on this new role. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team, building strong partnerships with our customers and reseller partners, and delivering value through innovative solutions that address the unique needs of this diverse market. I am confident that together with the team, we can achieve great milestones and work to strengthen Trimble's position as a market leader in the Asia Pacific region."
