Nutanix Welcomes Gerhard Fourie as Channel Sales Manager for SSA and IOI
Johannesburg, South Africa, September 12, 2023. – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a global leader in cloud software, today announced the appointment of Gerhard Fourie to Channel Sales Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean Islands (SSA and IOI). Based in Johannesburg, Fourie will focus on channel sales management, business development, and fostering relationships with key partners in the region to drive innovation and deliver Nutanix’s value proposition.
With 12 years of experience in account and channel management roles, Fourie brings a proven track record of identifying opportunities, growing business, and exceeding targets. His extensive experience working with resellers, distributors, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), cloud aggregators, service providers, and system integrators places him in a unique position to help Nutanix achieve its goal of delivering profitable, predictable and frictionless business.
“We are thrilled to have Gerhard join our team. His rich experience in the African IT industry and deep relationships with tier one partners, vendors, and distributors will be crucial in driving our channel vision across the region,” says Alex Russell to Regional Sales Manager, SADC at Nutanix. “Our goal is to enable partners to build a profitable, predictable, and frictionless business while delivering the Nutanix value proposition. We are confident that Gerhard’s addition to the team will greatly enhance our efforts towards achieving this goal.”
Fourie has previously held key positions at Commvault and Veeam Software. As Channel Lead at Commvault, Fourie led the channel for SSA and IOI, where he recruited partners and drove customer acquisition. At Veeam Software, as Partner Account Manager, Fourie developed partner strategies, strategic account plans, and key executive relationships, in addition to achieving revenue targets within a set geographical region. He also served a tenure as the Symantec Channel Manager at Westcon-Comstor South Africa.
“I am excited to join Nutanix and contribute to the development of a channel ecosystem that drives innovation and transformation for our customers. Nutanix’s commitment to ethical and inclusive business practices aligns with my personal passion for building sustainable businesses. I look forward to using my strategy, people management, and execution skills to drive impactful results for Nutanix in the SSA and IOI region,” says Fourie.
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