Joshua Feinberg inquires about Pierre Ellow's career path in leading Business Development for a company specializing in ergonomic data center equipment.
Pierre explains that his extensive 40-year experience in material handling, including working with various lifting systems and robots, led him to this role.
The transition to the data center industry was a strategic decision by his management, recognizing an opportunity in the market for equipment and services.
Pierre's career has been shaped by these opportunities rather than a predetermined plan, and he has worked internationally in Sweden, Germany, and France.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #58 Pierre Ellow, BDM Business Development Manager Data Centre of Pronomic Data Center | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Provide more details on the management's strategic decision to enter the data center equipment market.
- Elaborate on the specific opportunities and challenges in the data center equipment market compared to the material handling industry.
- Discuss any key learnings or adaptations required when transitioning from the material handling industry to the data center equipment industry.
Outline
Journey to Leading Business Development in Data Center Equipment
- Joshua Feinberg inquires about Pierre Ellow's career path, focusing on his current role in Business Development for a company specializing in ergonomic data center equipment.
- Pierre Ellow explains that his career spans nearly 40 years, primarily in material handling, which has led him to his current position.
- He mentions that the transition to the data center industry was a strategic decision by his management, recognizing an opportunity in the market for equipment lifting services and batteries.
- Pierre highlights his extensive experience with various material handling methods, including large machines, robots, and manual lifting systems.
- He notes that his career progression was primarily influenced by opportunities and strategic moves rather than a predetermined plan, and he has worked in different countries across Europe.
Resources
Watch the full podcast Ep. #58 Pierre Ellow, BDM Business Development Manager Data Centre of Pronomic Data Center | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast
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