Jim Tobojka

Commander
DISC Type : D

COO, Senior Vice President, Global Operations at TE Connectivity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Jim Tobojka is the Chief Operating Officer at TE Connectivity, leading global operations and supply chain. He spearheads the Integrated Operations Network (ION) initiative, a transformative plan to enhance productivity and innovation. People who have worked with him describe him as a results-oriented, strategic, and an expert in operational management with degrees from Northwestern and HKUST.

He has appeared as a guest on multiple podcasts focused on supply chain leadership and operational excellence, sharing insights from his extensive career.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Decisive

Strong-Willed

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

Operational Innovation
He leads the Integrated Operations Network (ION) initiative, a strategic plan to deliver $1 billion in value through productivity and efficiency at TE Connectivity.
Supply Chain Transformation
His career includes leading major supply chain strategies at both TE Connectivity and Schneider Electric, focusing on creating tailored, sustainable, and connected systems.
Cost Reduction
He has a proven track record of driving significant financial improvements, including slashing logistics costs by over 60% and delivering a $400 million cost reduction.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
COO, Senior Vice President, Global Operations at TE Connectivity
10-2021 - 12-2023
Vice President of Operations, Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity
3-2020 - 10-2021
Vice President of Operations, Communication Solutions Segment at TE Connectivity
2-2019 - 3-2020
Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Strategy & Performance at Schneider Electric
2-2017 - 3-2020
Senior Vice President, East Asia Japan Pacific (EAJP) Supply Chain Operations at Schneider Electric

Education

2010 - 2011
MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2010 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


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