David Chan
About David Chan
David Chan is the Managing Director, China at Automation Anywhere, with over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, focusing on enterprise sales and management.
Current Role and Responsibilities
David Chan currently serves as the Managing Director, China at Automation Anywhere. Based in Beijing, China, he is responsible for overseeing operations, driving business growth, and expanding market presence in the region. His role involves collaborating with local and global teams to implement strategic initiatives and ensuring that company objectives are met.
Previous Roles at Red Hat and Nutanix
Before joining Automation Anywhere, David Chan was the General Manager for China Enterprise Sales at Red Hat from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he led the China Enterprise Sales team, driving substantial growth and expanding the company's market share in the region. Prior to that, he served as the Managing Director, China at Nutanix from 2017 to 2018, where he played a crucial role in enhancing Nutanix's presence in the Chinese market.
Career at Dell EMC
David Chan has extensive experience at Dell EMC, having held several key positions over a span of nearly a decade. From 2017 for eight months, he was the General Manager for West China / National Telecom and Media Sector / Global Accounts. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the General Manager for West China. Previously, he managed the Backup and Recovery System segment in Greater China from 2011 to 2014 and led the GCG Partner Channel from 2007 to 2010.
Early Career and IBM Experience
David Chan spent 12 years at IBM, from 1995 to 2007, as the Executive of System i. His efforts significantly contributed to the growth of the System i product line in Greater China. During his tenure, he managed multiple high-profile accounts and developed strategic alliances, which helped bolster IBM's market presence in the region.
Educational Background
David Chan holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. He also attended Chabot College. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in the technology industry.