David Blazek
Director, Global Sales Channels - Engineering at AVEVA & CEO at AVEVA Czech Republic
AVEVA•Praha - západ, Central Bohemia, Czechia
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Trying to push sustainable innovation through Digital Transformation. Inspired by visionary leaders, my customers and partners who aim at making our world better, I am driven by desire to contribute in how we use modern digital technologies for improving the way we design, build and operate our facilities to use our world’s resources more responsibly. I strive to help to make this world better place to live for our children. I strive to create a sustainable future where innovation empowers positive change.As a seasoned sales and channel management executive with over 35 years of experience—including 20+ years in senior leadership roles at a leading global IT corporation—I specialize in turning challenges into opportunities. I work closely with organizations to streamline operations, accelerate projects, and achieve cost-effective, eco-friendly outcomes. My goal is to help businesses thrive in the face of change and lead the charge toward a more sustainable, efficient future.I bring proven expertise in influencing global agreements, managing high-performing teams, and building strategic partnerships with C-level executives. My track record includes consistently exceeding targets, driving year-over-year growth, and successfully leading major global initiatives such as corporate reorganizations, new market expansions, and product launches.Core Expertise: Sales Leadership | Partner & Channel Management | Business Development | Strategic Planning | Sustainability Solutions | Executive Stakeholder Engagement | Team LeadershipLet’s connect to explore how we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and sustainability.
Career Timeline
- AVEVACurrentApr 2014–Present· 12 yrs 6 mos
- Director, Global Indirect Sales, Engineering, AVEVA, Czech RepublicCurrentAug 2024–Present
- Director, Global Indirect Sales – EngineeringMay 2022–Sep 2024
- Director, Sales Channels and Partnerships - Russia, CIS & Eastern EuropeApr 2021–Jun 2022
- Director, Sales Channels and Partnerships - AVEVA Group Sales Channels - Eastern EuropeJul 2020–Apr 2021
- Director, Sales Channels and Partnerships Engineering - Europe, Africa & Middle EastMay 2019–Jul 2020
- Sales Channels and Partnerships Director - Europe & South AfricaAug 2018–Apr 2019
- Sales Channels and Partnerships Director - EuropeApr 2018–Aug 2018
- Regional Sales Director - EMEA CEE CountriesApr 2014–Mar 2018
- Nov 2007–Mar 2014· 6 yrs 4 mos
- ITA & Territory Sales Executive, EMEA CHS CountriesFeb 2011–Mar 2014
- Project Sales Executive, EMEA CHS CountriesSep 2009–Mar 2011
- Major Accounts Sales Manager - EMEA CHS CountriesNov 2007–Sep 2009
- 2001–2007· 6 yrs
- Deputy Sales Director2003–2007
- Senior Project Manager2001–2003
- Jun 2000–May 2001· 11 mos
- Branch Office Project Manager, CZJun 2000–May 2001
- 1997–2000· 3 yrs
- Key Account Manager1997–2000
- 1996–1997· 1 yr
- Department Manager, Information Technology1996–1997
- 1995–1996· 1 yr
- Computer Graphics, 3D & Special Effects Specialist1995–1996
- Mar 1993–May 2003· 10 yrs 2 mos
- Owner, PrincipalMar 1993–May 2003
Education
MBA
Full-time MBA in International Business
University of BirminghamMSc., Dipl. Eng.
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Information Technologies
University of West Bohemia, Pilsen