As CRO, Smiley’s leadership will strengthen E Tech Group’s sales strategy and support continued expansion across key markets.
E Tech Group has announced the appointment of Sean Smiley as Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately. Smiley will be a key member of the executive team, informing the company’s overall strategy on territory and market expansion, international growth, and product development to serve E Tech Group’s clients globally.
Smiley joins E Tech Group with over 20 years of experience in sales leadership, operational execution, and high-growth strategy within the industrial automation sector. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Services at Stratus Technologies, where he led a global team of 190 sales professionals across 22 locations. Prior to that, he was Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Eagle Automation. Earlier in his career, he played a key leadership role at Cimation, helping position the company for its successful acquisition by Accenture. Smiley has also held senior roles at Rockwell Automation, Yokogawa, and Emerson.
In his new role, Smiley will lead the sales organization, shape and execute E Tech Group’s go-to-market strategy, lead client acquisition efforts, and ensure close coordination between sales, marketing, and revenue operations. He prioritizes value-driven client engagement, clear communication, and accountability to help foster a sales culture that supports long-term growth and client success.
“Sean brings a powerful combination of technical expertise, operational leadership, targeted go-to-market insight, and a strong track record of driving revenue growth to E Tech Group,” said Matt Wise, CEO of E Tech Group. “In addition to his relevant industry experience and successful history, Sean has a visionary mindset and a commitment to building cohesive, high-trust sales teams. E Tech Group has seen tremendous growth over the past few years, driving a new model as a “Main Automation Partner” for its clients and we have every confidence that Sean will accelerate that and aid us in taking that model global.”
“I’m excited to join E Tech Group at a time of bold strategic growth,” said Sean Smiley. “E Tech Group is redefining the System Integrator and delivering significant value to clients as their Main Automation Partner. The business development organization plays a key role, partnering with clients and working together towards digital transformation and meaningful value. There’s tremendous opportunity to scale our impact and truly disrupt and evolve the world of industrial automation.”
