Ethan F. Tan

Sales Strategy & Operations | GTM

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Palo Alto Networksex-Hyper Anna (acquired by Alteryx)ex-SAP

With over 18 years of experience in the information technology industry, Ethan is an accomplished professional specialising in go-to-market strategies, sales and operations.

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His core strengths lie in identifying and capitalising on new market opportunities, forecasting growth potential, analysing competitive landscapes, and crafting strategic plans that drive revenue, profitability and market share growth. His expertise spans a diverse range of customer segments, from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies, across Europe and Asia. His engineering background provides a solid foundation for delivering value through critical and strategic thinking, articulated in clear and straightforward terms. Combined with over a decade of sales and business development experience, he brings a unique and comprehensive perspective. He is dedicated to driving growth and delivering strategic insights that propel organisations toward their goals. Recently, he attained certifications in Business Strategy and Financial Performance from INSEAD and Harvard Business School, enhancing his ability to lead and innovate in the industry.

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GTM Index

  1. PALO ALTO NETWORKSJOB
    1. Senior Sales Specialist EMEA
      1Y 7M
  2. SAILPOINTJOB
    1. Account Dir
      2Y 11M
    2. Regional Dir
      2Y 11M
  3. HYPER ANNA (ACQUIRED BY ALTERYX)JOB
    1. Head of Sales & Operations
      1Y 11M
  4. QLIKJOB
    1. Named Account Mgr
      3Y 11M
  5. SASJOB
    1. Sales Mgr
      1Y 11M
  6. SAPJOB
    1. Strategic Account Mgr
      2Y 11M
    2. Sales Associate
      2Y 11M

Time in market 19Y 7MOpen 1Closed 7Stints 8

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  1. Job: Hyper Anna (acquired by Alteryx) — Head of Sales & Operations · 2017 – 2018
  2. Job: SAP — Sales Associate · 2007 – 2009
  3. Job: SAP — Strategic Account Manager · 2009 – 2011
  4. Job: Qlik — Named Account Manager · 2014 – 2017
  5. Job: SailPoint — Regional Director · 2019 – 2021
  6. Job: SAS — Sales Manager · 2013 – 2014
  7. Job: Palo Alto Networks — Senior Sales Specialist EMEA | GTM Strategy · 2025 – present
  8. Job: SailPoint — Account Director · 2021 – 2023

Skills

Sales Process OptimizationSales Funnel OptimizationSales OperationsTableauProcess DesignStrategy ExecutionPresentationsCompensation PlanningPerformance ImprovementSales Compensation PlanningSales EnablementSales StrategyGo-to-Market StrategyFinancial AnalysisAnalyticsCompetitive AnalysisMarket SegmentationStartupsCustomer SuccessInterpersonal Skills

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