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Ed Tapley

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Head of Business Development at Podium
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ed Tapley is the Head of Business Development at Podium, where he has risen through the ranks from roles in partnerships and ecosystem leadership. He specializes in leveraging AI and modern communication platforms to drive growth for local businesses, with a strong focus on the automotive industry. He is an alumnus of Victoria University of Wellington and holds ITIL and ArchiMate certifications. Colleagues describe him as professional, driven, and intelligent.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Head of Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Priorities

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AI for Local Business
Leads the charge in bringing Podium's AI Agents to businesses across Australia, frequently speaking on how agentic AI can improve profitability and scale for SMBs.
Automotive Retail Tech
A frequent speaker at automotive industry summits, focusing on digital strategy and technology adoption for dealerships and auto repair shops.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Head of Business Development
Podium
10-2023 - 5-2025
Ecosystem Lead
Podium
7-2022 - 12-2023
Business Development Manager - Partnerships
Podium
9-2018 - 9-2019
Account Executive
Planday
11-2017 - 9-2018
Account Executive
Good e-Learning
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Victoria University of Wellington
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