Randles will have a mission to expand the ecosystem of partners and programs globally, having held leadership roles in VMware and Enterprise SimpliVity at Hewlett-Packard
Ivanti Inc., the automation platform that helps make every IT connection smarter and more secure, named Erik Randles new Senior Vice President of Global Channels & Alliances. Randles will drive the growth of Ivanti's relationships and business with partners, outlining a global and integrated ecosystem, supporting Ivanti's development strategies. Randles will also announce Ivanti's global partner program by the end of the year.
“We are committed to developing an excellent program, geared towards the growth of our partners, while we respond promptly to the needs of the market. The goal of our partner program is to promote simplicity, programmability and profitability while delivering business value with software products and services to our customers, "he said Jeff Abbott, President of Ivanti. “We are proud that Erik joins our team to develop a larger and more qualified partner ecosystem. I am convinced that Erik's great skills will enhance everything we do with our current and future partner network “.
With over 20 years of experience leading global business development, alliances and channel partner sales programs in public and private companies, including Hewlett-Packard Enterprise SimpliVity, Symantec and Veritas, Randles will be able to expand the global network of partner of Ivanti. Prior to joining Ivanti, he headed the global business development & alliances division for VMware's cloud management SaaS operations.
“Ivanti is aware of the new IT and security challenges businesses are facing with managing and securing a distributed workforce. This is why it has developed a unique portfolio of integrated solutions that make Everywhere Workplace accessible, "he stressed Erik Randles, SVP Global Channels & Alliances. "Partners play an important role in helping customers develop the business. I am happy to lead a global program that will allow partners to offer more value to customers and efficiently grow the business with Ivanti as well. ”
Randles will coordinate Ivanti's Virtual Channel Summit to be held in the first quarter of 2021, where he will be able to share vision and programs. Further information on Ivanti's global partners is at the link who.