Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
At 15, I found myself navigating two very different worlds: one day installing an IBM mainframe at a highly secure financial institution alongside my father, a fireman, and the next working behind a fish counter. The early contrast taught me that career paths are rarely straightforward - success comes from commitment, continuous learning and seizing opportunities. Through self‑study, professional certifications, travel, and the guidance of invaluable mentors, I developed the ability to connect with people, solve complex problems, and lead with clarity. I learned that growth is not defined solely by technical expertise, but by the relationships you build, the positivity you bring, and how you navigate both setbacks and successes. Over the past 30+ years, this mindset has shaped my journey in IT — from hands‑on technical roles to strategic leadership. My most impactful achievements have come through driving international go‑to‑market strategies, coaching & mentoring teams, speaking at industry events, and cultivating partnerships that deliver measurable business outcomes. Today, I focus on enhancing Barracuda’s global GTM strategies, expanding reach across international regions, and building collaborative ecosystems that strengthen cybersecurity and accelerate growth. Looking ahead, I remain committed to advancing innovation in AI and cybersecurity while mentoring the next generation of leaders.
I lead the strategy and development of sales and marketing initiatives across the EMEA and APAC regions, in order to strengthen our leadership position within the Microsoft and AWS Public Cloud arenas by driving alignment with our cloud-native security products. In addition to this, I am driving the development of additional strategic alliances that will further endorse our innovation in the security market.
I currently manage the Enterprise sales and marketing efforts of our product set within HPE EMEA as a Senior Sales Manager for SanDisk UK Limited.
I managed the Enterprise sales and marketing efforts of our product set within HPE Northern European Region.
Managed the sales and programs of the OEM'ed Emulex products in this flagship account across EMEA.
Following promotion I concentrated on our largest customers aligned with HP. This was a precursor for the main OEM role.
Resonsible for the sales of Emulex's portfolio of Technology within Global Enterprise End Users.
One of three people that started McDATA's NEMEA operation. I held Pre-sales, sales and management positions during my time at McDATA.
Worked at CE Services for two years before Amdahl bought them in 1995.