Stefano Pinato
About Stefano Pinato
Stefano Pinato is the Country Manager Italy at Barracuda, with over 20 years of experience in account and channel management roles across various international locations.
Current Position as Country Manager Italy
Stefano Pinato currently holds the position of Country Manager Italy at Barracuda (nyse: Cuda). He operates out of Campbell, California, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the company. His current role involves overseeing the business operations and strategic initiatives within Italy for the tech security firm. As Country Manager, he is responsible for spearheading market growth and maintaining robust customer relations.
Previous Experience: Italy Channel Account Manager at Barracuda
Before becoming the Country Manager, Stefano Pinato worked at Barracuda as the Italy Channel Account Manager from 2010 to 2014. Based in Campbell, California, he dedicated four years to managing and developing the channel partner ecosystem in Italy. His role included building relationships with key channel partners to drive product adoption and sales growth.
Career at Redco and Previous Roles
In 2010, Stefano Pinato served as an Account Manager at Redco for five months in Lurago Marinone, Lombardia, Italy. Prior to this, he held multiple positions in the technology sector, including Channel Account Manager at Adtran in Huntsville, Alabama, from 2006 to 2010, and Business Unit Manager at Tech Data in Clearwater, Florida, from 2003 to 2005. His earlier career also included a seven-year tenure as Vendor Manager at Azlan in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and a two-year term as Service Account Manager at NCR Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia from 1994 to 1996.
Educational Background
Stefano Pinato studied at Scuola Normale Superiore from 1979 to 1984. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation for his extensive and diverse international career. It equipped him with the technical and analytical skills necessary for various key roles in the technology and account management sectors.
International Experience and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in account management and channel management roles, Stefano Pinato has honed his expertise across multiple international locations, including Italy, the United States, Germany, and Italy. His roles have spanned large corporations and smaller companies, showcasing his versatility in different business environments. He has a strong background in managing vendor relationships and business units within the technology sector.