Welcoming Shawn Elkon: TechBlocks’ New Senior Vice President of Business Strategy & Global Partnerships

Shawn Elkon SVP Business Strategy & Global Partnerships. (Photo: Business Wire)

March 12, 2024 09:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Shawn Elkon, who joins us as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Strategy & Global Partnerships. In this role, Shawn will head our global sales team, helping our customers continue expanding and growing with TechBlocks.

As an accomplished and result-oriented business executive, Shawn brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in developing and executing effective business strategies across diverse industries, including Technology, Media, Telecom/High Tech, Automotive, Gaming, Financial Services, Retail, CPG, and Travel/Hospitality.

In his extensive career spanning 20+ years, Shawn has held various leadership positions, including senior roles at AT&T, Alorica, Tech Mahindra, Synchronoss Technologies, and Softtek. His responsibilities ranged from defining overall strategies, managing profit and loss (P&L), and building high-performing teams.

Most recently, he spearheaded the global go-to-market strategy, overseeing sales and strategic account responsibilities for North America and LATAM at Softtek. His strategic mindset and leadership experience make him a valuable addition to the TechBlocks team.

At TechBlocks, Shawn will lead the sales team in developing and executing innovative strategies to grow the business and expand its market footprint. His role also involves driving incremental revenue while nurturing existing client relationships. With a keen understanding of developing sustainable strategies for long-term growth, Shawn is committed to helping TechBlocks grow strategically.

“With my experience in sales and leadership positions over the last two decades, TechBlocks is exactly the opportunity I’ve been seeking to truly pivot and broaden my expertise, providing a more comprehensive and dynamic approach to driving digital transformations. I look forward to leading the sales team, driving strategic growth, and contributing to the continued success of the company,” Shawn said in a recent conversation with our team.

The leadership team at TechBlocks is equally enthusiastic to have Shawn onboard. Prashant Kumar, our CEO, says, “We are thrilled to welcome Shawn to our leadership team. His extensive experience and strategic insights will be crucial in advancing our sales efforts and achieving our growth objectives. As an empathetic leader, he understands the importance of building sustainable solutions that align with our values and goals. We are eager to witness how his leadership will impact our future growth and success.”

TechBlocks looks forward to leveraging Shawn’s expertise to reinforce its position as a leader in the ever-evolving tech industry. The entire team welcomes Shawn to TechBlocks and anticipates achieving new milestones together!

About TechBlocks

TechBlocks is a global leader in software development and product engineering firm that has built industry leading solutions and platforms from large, iconic global brands and retailers, to national and regional players in the USA and Canada. They provide retailers & digital commerce companies with complete digital engineering solutions, including strategic planning, cloud & e-commerce engineering, and user experience design, backed by data & analytics and powered by artificial intelligence. They have been serving clients in retail and digital commerce for over 15 years with offices in Canada, the USA, Latin America and India through a global network of over 2,500 technology & software development professionals.