Chris Hill
About Chris Hill
Chris Hill is the Regional Vice President, Public Cloud & Strategic Partners International at Barracuda, with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry.
Current Role at Barracuda
Chris Hill is the Regional Vice President, Public Cloud & Strategic Partners International at Barracuda. In this capacity, he oversees the development and execution of strategic partnerships and the expansion of public cloud initiatives on an international scale. His responsibilities include driving growth, fostering alliances, and ensuring the successful implementation of business strategies.
Previous Positions at Barracuda
Before his current role, Chris Hill served as the Regional Vice President, Public Cloud EMEA at Barracuda from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Director Business Development, EMEA, from 2016 to 2018. In these roles, he focused on expanding Barracuda's market presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and on developing strategic initiatives to enhance business growth in these regions.
Experience at SanDisk
Chris Hill worked at SanDisk, a Western Digital Brand, where he held two prominent positions. From 2015 to 2016, he was HPE Senior Sales Manager EMEA. Prior to that, he served as HP Senior Account Manager - Northern Europe, from 2014 to 2015, based in London, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he managed key accounts and drove sales initiatives in the EMEA region.
Career at Emulex
Chris Hill's tenure at Emulex spanned various roles, including Senior HP Sales Manager EMEA, Senior HP Global Accounts Manager, Senior Corporate Account Manager, Cisco OEM Account Manager, and Corporate Sales Manager EMEA. His roles at Emulex from 2007 to 2014 involved managing key accounts and driving sales strategies, contributing to the company's growth and market presence in the EMEA region.
Early Career and Industry Experience
Chris Hill's career in IT began at the age of 15, installing an IBM mainframe at a secure financial institution. With over 30 years of experience, he has held positions at companies such as McDATA (Solution Consultants Manager-NEMEA) and Amdahl (Senior Field Engineer). His extensive background includes roles in technical engineering, sales management, and business development across various regions.
Personal Interests and Passions
Outside of his professional life, Chris Hill is dedicated to leadership, coaching, speaking, and self-improvement. He is also a devoted father and enjoys sharing humor with his two teenage daughters. Additionally, he is an enthusiastic cyclist and a member of the MAMIL (Middle-Aged Men in Lycra) club.