Richard Tjiputra appointed as Head of Channels, Australia and New Zealand at Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the appointment of Richard Tjiputra as Head of Channels, Australia and New Zealand.

“We are delighted to appoint Richard as Head of Channels for Australia and New Zealand,” said Tom Christodoulou, Sales Vice President for Australia, New Zealand, and India Sub-Continent. “Richard brings a contagious energy and passion for innovation, backed by deep channel expertise and a proven ability to spark transformative partnerships. His dynamic leadership will energise our partner ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies – such as RFID, machine vision, and next-generation automation – fuelling growth and unlocking new opportunities for our partners and customers.”

Tjiputra has over 20 years of sales and channel management experience across the retail, transport & logistics, healthcare, and government sectors. Based in Sydney, he will focus on strengthening Zebra’s channel partnerships and driving regional growth.

“I am honoured to take on this role and continue working with Zebra’s talented channel partners across Australia and New Zealand,” said Tjiputra. “I look forward to deepening our partnerships, driving strategic growth, and delivering innovative solutions that help our customers digitise and optimise their operations. Together with our partners, I am excited to further enable a connected frontline, improve asset visibility, and advance intelligent automation—building on Zebra’s strong foundation and contributing to the ongoing success of our customers in the region.”

Tjiputra has been with Zebra for more than a decade, advancing through various channel development and sales leadership roles. He previously worked as a Sales Account Manager at Motorola Solutions and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business and Accounting from the University of Tarumanagara.