John Todd

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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and GM Touchpad Business at Azoteq

Los Altos, California, United States

Overview

John Todd is a global business leader serving as the Chief Revenue Officer and GM of the Touchpad Business at Azoteq. With a background that includes roles as CEO of Sensel and Sr. Director at Synaptics, he has extensive experience in revenue generation, strategic partnerships, and product management. He studied Business Administration at West Virginia University.

He recently announced a key partnership with Cirque Corporation to accelerate the adoption of haptic touchpads across the PC notebook market.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Revenue Generation
His career focus and current role as Chief Revenue Officer underscore his expertise in creating and executing strategies for revenue growth.
Haptic Technology
As GM of the Touchpad Business at Azoteq, he is actively driving the adoption of haptic touchpads through strategic partnerships in the PC market.
Strategic Partnerships
Recommendations highlight his skill in closing major deals and forming alliances, a key component of his business development strategy.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and GM Touchpad Business at Azoteq
3-2025 - 7-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Sensel
12-2024 - 7-2025
Director Board of Directors at Sensel
12-2024 - 7-2025
Corporate Secretary at Sensel
10-2015 - 1-2018
Sr. Director of Sales at Synaptics

Education

Business Administration from West Virginia University

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Exp : 12 Location : Los Altos, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and GM Touchpad Business at Azoteq
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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