Senior Vice President And General Manager Of The Americas - Member Of The Executive Committee
Santa Clara, California, Us
Recruited to transform Hitachi Data Systems-$6B Global data storage provider- Americas organization into double digit revenue/profit growth. Created strategic vision-employee mission buy in-built infrastructure for successful execution of global strategy for 8 consecutive years. Built a foundation of trust, mutual respect and accountability resulting in a high performing winning culture.* Led an organization of 2,000 employees, including Regional Vice Presidents , Country Managers of Latin America and Canada, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Operations, Global Strategic Accounts, Professional Services, Maintenance, Strategic Solutions, and Chief Technology Officer.* Nearly doubled revenue ($1M to $1.77B) and boosted profits ($139M to $429M) through the implementation of an employee-focused, predictable, accountable, winning sales culture.* Captured over 3,500 accounts through the leadership of over 525 sales and pre-sales staff members; achieved annual revenue growth of 10% YOY, coupled with a 20% YOY gain in global services revenue.* Invested in LATAM building a manufacturing facility, doubled investment in Canada, created a Federal Proxy company for direct business relationship with US Government and built out Channel and Distributor programs.* P&L responsibility for all revenue flows in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Revenue and Profit included Technology sales, Professional Services and Maintenance.* Invested in Private Cloud consumption models generating ARR/MRR revenue flows., Generated $50M in first three years. Grew software content from $240M to $500M by focusing on storage virtualization strategies and packaged ELA's.* Tripled Professional Services revenue from $45M to $150M. Invested in Project managers and business development resources