Paul Takisaki

Precision Systems. Elite Results.

20+
Years at Fortune 50
4x
President's Cabinet
$1B+
Revenue Managed
1,000+
Team Members Led

Executive Summary

Trailblazing executive, strategist, and culture architect with a 20-year track record of redefining leadership through performance, empathy, and precision. From mall kiosk to Associate VP at Verizon, I earned 12 promotions, 4 President's Cabinet Awards (top 1% nationally), and a farewell video from the CRO.

I specialize in fixing broken systems, building elite teams, and turning chaos into clarity—without sacrificing my soul or my family dinners. Quietly competitive. Ruthlessly focused. Results that speak louder than I do.

System Design

Identifying structural problems and creating scalable solutions

Team Building

Transforming underperformers into top 1% national teams

Growth Strategy

19 consecutive months of YOY growth across multiple regions

Career Journey

Associate Vice President

Verizon — National Technical Sales

Jan 2022 - Present | 450+ person org

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Sr. Director, Business Sales

Verizon — Southwest Region

Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 | 150+ team members

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Leadership Philosophy

Core Principles

The Handlebar Test

Let go. Let others fly.

Failure Fridays

Celebrate smart risks. Normalize learning.

The Vital Few

Focus on the 20% that drives 80% of results.

Technical Expertise

Strategic Planning Team Turnarounds System Design AI Strategy Sales Transformation P&L Management Culture Building Process Optimization

"You've had an indelible mark on the business markets with all that you've done... always with a smile. I'm going to personally miss working with you."

— Chief Revenue Officer, Fortune 50

Let's Connect

Open to conversations about AI, leadership, or what's next. Always happy to connect with interesting people.