Intelligent CIO LATAM Issue 19 | Page 79

On the lighter side of things , we ask the industry experts what makes them tick . . . .

. . . GET TO KNOW . . .

Carla Garcia , Sales and New Business Director , Zoho Latin America

wWhat would you describe as your most memorable achievement ?

I have had several memorable personal and professional achievements . However , if I had to focus on the most memorable one , professionally speaking , I would select the opening of the Mexico office , where I worked alongside senior executives within Zoho . Zoho Mexico currently has more than 100 employees , and it is the central office where all LATAM customers receive Spanish help .
What first made you think of a career in technology ?
What style of management philosophy do you employ in your current position ?
Zoho is very different from any tech company . We are seen as the purple cows of the market as we usually tend to do everything else others do not do .
The company philosophy has inspired my philosophy in my current position . While numbers are essential for us , our sales reps must gain their own experience to become good leaders . Our mission with our customers is to provide the best tools and customer experience at unbeatable pricing .
Technology constantly evolves and innovates in many aspects . Therefore , I chose this field as I continuously like to grow and be informed about trends worldwide . Another reason is that with constant changes , one is always energized , which motivates one to keep up and experience efficiency and human intelligence in all shapes and forms .
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