VMware appoints ex-Dell exec as UK channel boss
Andrew Corcoran named as new partner and channel sales boss for virtualisation leader's UKI operations
VMware has named Andrew Corcoran as its new director of partner and channel sales for the UK and Ireland.
Corcoran has over two decades of experience in the IT industry, holding a variety of roles in Dell for the past nine years, eventually leading the vendor's Titanium Partner business as channel sales director. He has also held senior positions at HP, Tandem and EqualLogic.
"Andrew's appointment comes at a time where our customers continue to navigate intense disruption. They are relying on strong partnerships more than ever before to ensure their business is future-ready, more resilient, and they have the ability to innovate and differentiate at pace," stated Melinda Lee Ferguson, VP of UK and Ireland at VMware.
"At the beginning of the year we launched Partner Connect and during the pandemic it has demonstrated the importance of aligning unique partner capabilities to help solve our customers' biggest challenges alongside many transformational opportunities.
"Andrew processes the breadth of experience and deep commercial pedigree that is essential to bring greater agility and differentiation to our partners. This will not only support them in these times of great disruption but to also continue to evolve and move forward in the next stage of their development."
Alanzo Blackstock led VMware's partner organisation for the UK and Ireland until his departure earlier this year.
Corcoran said of his appointment: "It's a decisive time for channel partners. Now more than ever, we're seeing a real opportunity for them to lead digital transformation projects that their customers need to maintain business continuity, enable digital workforces and accelerate innovation.
"While the business is well-positioned today, I am thrilled to support its continued growth to drive meaningful change for partners and bring to the team my passion for delivering the best-in-class customer experiences."