NetApp has appointed Hitesh Joshi as the new Director for Channels and Alliances for India and SAARC. With over 27 years of industry experience, Joshi brings extensive knowledge in hybrid cloud solutions, intelligent data management, and data center technologies. In this role, he will focus on expanding NetApp’s channel ecosystem and driving partner growth across the region.

Prior to this, Joshi held leadership positions at leading companies such as Nutanix, Veeam, IBM, and Novell. His expertise in delivering impactful results and fostering innovation makes him well-suited to lead NetApp’s channel strategies in a rapidly evolving market.

This marks Joshi’s return to NetApp, where he aims to enhance collaboration within the partner network and emphasize the company’s ethos of “TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More.” He is committed to empowering partners to deliver exceptional value to customers.

Commenting on his appointment, Joshi said, “I am honoured to return to NetApp and contribute to its vision of driving success through collaboration and cutting-edge technology. Channel partners are crucial in the ongoing technological revolution in India, and I look forward to creating growth opportunities alongside them.”

Puneet Gupta, Vice President and Managing Director, NetApp India/SAARC, highlighted that Joshi’s passion for collaboration and innovation aligns with NetApp’s mission to empower organizations through intelligent data management solutions. Gupta added that Joshi’s leadership will be pivotal in strengthening the company’s channel ecosystem and driving growth in India.