NetApp has appointed Nick Thurlow as Senior Sales Director & Managing Director for its United Kingdom and Ireland region.
Reporting to the EMEA region general manager, Thurlow will focus on accelerating sales, strengthening the partner network and driving operational efficiencies in one of NetApp’s key markets. He will work closely with partners to address customer needs in the third-platform space, grow market share with flash and cloud innovations and the overall Data Fabric portfolio, and extend NetApp’s vertical market offerings.
Thurlow is a seasoned technology executive, most recently serving as Vice President for the UK, Ireland & Benelux at distributor Arrow ECS. He has deep knowledge of NetApp’s customer and partner ecosystem, having been on the NetApp team in multiple leadership roles across Europe from 2000 – 2012. This included leading the EMEA sales and EMEA channel businesses. He will start in his new role on January 30.
“With his vast industry experience, inside and outside the company, including leading a NetApp distribution partner, Nick Thurlow is the right person to drive further success in the UK and Ireland,” said Alexander Wallner, NetApp Senior Vice President & General Manager for EMEA. “This is an important market for our future growth, and we welcome Nick back to NetApp as a powerful advocate for our customers and partners.”
Thurlow commented, “I am delighted to be rejoining the fantastic team at NetApp. The data management market is undergoing rapid transformation, both on the technology and business side. NetApp, with its compelling portfolio, expertise and vibrant partner network, is in pole position to lead change in the hybrid cloud era.”
