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

Dynamic channel leader to energise Zebra’s partner ecosystem and ignite regional innovation

MELBOURNE, Australia – Aug. 13, 2025 – Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitising and automating frontline workflows, today 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.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

  • Zebra appoints Richard Tjiputra to lead channels in Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his over 20 years of expertise to boost partnerships and growth.
  • Tjiputra aims to drive innovation by promoting advanced solutions like RFID, machine vision, and automation.
  • With over a decade at Zebra and prior Motorola experience, Tjiputra brings proven channel leadership to the role.

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ABOUT ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES

Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides the solutions to help businesses grow through increased asset visibility, connected frontline workers, and intelligent automation. The company operates in more than 100 countries, and our customers include over 80% of the Fortune 500. Designed for the frontline, Zebra’s award-winning portfolio includes hardware, software, and services, all backed by our 50+ years of innovation and global partner ecosystem. Follow Zebra on our blog and LinkedIn, visit our newsroom and learn more at www.zebra.com.

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