David Palacios
Regional Director of Sales - Protection & Controls @Hubbell Incorporated
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WORK HISTORY
Regional Director of Sales - Protection & Controls @Hubbell Incorporated
Responsible for leading strategic sales initiatives to drive growth and expand the adoption of advanced electrical grid automation solutions across the Four Corners region (AZ, NM, UT, CO) and Southern California. Oversees the development and execution of market-leading strategies aligned with customer needs, industry trends, and business objectives.Key responsibilities include managing the full sales lifecycle, from market analysis and opportunity identification to proposal development and customer acquisition. Directs customer engagement efforts, leveraging deep industry expertise to deliver innovative solutions in distribution automation, protection, and power quality. Builds and maintains strong relationships with utility leadership, project teams, and channel partners to enhance market presence and drive long-term business success.Collaborates with independent sales agents and distributors to optimize market reach and ensure effective sales channel management. Develops and implements targeted sales programs, provides technical guidance, and ensures seamless integration of protection and control solutions within utility infrastructure.Committed to driving revenue growth, enhancing grid reliability and resilience, and positioning cutting-edge solutions that modernize and optimize electrical distribution systems. Executes a results-driven approach, combining industry leadership, strategic execution, and customer-centric solutions to advance the future of energy infrastructure.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor's of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
California State University, Los Angeles
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering (Power Systems Engineering)
ABOUT DAVID PALACIOS
David is currently the Regional Sales Director, Protection & Controls at Hubbell Inc. providing application-based solutions to the 4 Corners region (UT, AZ, CO, NM) and Southern California - supporting grid automation, resiliency, and reliability. David works under the Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) segment supporting the sales and implementation for EIG and Beckwith devices. David holds the following-B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UC Riverside-M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Power Systems from Cal State Los Angeles -MBA from Cal State Fullerton-Licensed professional engineer (PE) in the state of UT and CA-Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers -LEED AP from the U.S. Green Building CouncilDavid holds many years of industry experience in energy management, energy efficiency, sustainability, utilities, power distribution and controls & automation. David\'s vision lies in creating, innovating and modernizing institutions along with engineering systems and infrastructure while engaging others through enthusiasm, compassion, trust, transparency and leadership.With David’s passion in engineering and energy, he believes that using engineering fundamentals is a strong and necessary tool in implementing today’s sustainability initiatives while looking ahead into the future and tackling tomorrow’s climate change challenges. David’s mission is to create a smart, resilient, energy efficient and sustainable future for all.
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