Aruba Networks unveils new global channel sales head

Wireless LAN network vendor appoints Bob Bruces as vice president of worldwide channel sales

Bob Bruce joins Aruba from Meru Networks

Wireless LAN network vendor Aruba Networks has appointed Bob Bruce as vice president of worldwide channel sales.

Bruce previously held the position of vice president of North American sales at wireless LAN vendor Meru Networks. During his 30 years in the industry he has also worked at 3Com, Cisco and Juniper.

Dominic Orr, president of Aruba, said Bruce’s experience will be of huge benefit to the firm’s channel partners.

He said: “Channel execution is one of the key drivers behind Aruba’s strong growth over the last four quarters, and we’ve brought Bob on board to accelerate the trend.”

Bruce added: “My tenures at Juniper, Cisco, and 3COM witnessed periods of enormous growth and technological ferment, and I see the very same processes in play at Aruba.”