Larry Morris, MBA
About Larry Morris, MBA
Larry Morris, MBA, serves as the Director of OEM Global Alliances at Canonical, bringing extensive experience in technology sales and management. He has held various leadership roles at IBM and HCL Technologies, specializing in change management, project management, and strategic growth.
Current Role at Canonical
Larry Morris serves as the Director of OEM Global Alliances at Canonical, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on building and managing strategic partnerships within the original equipment manufacturer sector. His responsibilities include overseeing alliances that drive growth and innovation in technology solutions.
Previous Experience at IBM
Larry Morris has extensive experience at IBM, where he held multiple roles over several years. His positions included Principal - Systems Services Market Leader from 2022 to 2023, Principal - Multi Vendor Software Services for 7 months in 2022, Strategic Growth Sales Leader from 2012 to 2015, and various other roles from 2003 to 2019. His tenure at IBM involved responsibilities in sales, client management, and business development.
Sales Leadership at HCL Technologies
Before joining Canonical, Larry Morris worked as a Senior Area Sales Director at HCL Technologies from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships in the Portland, Oregon area. His leadership contributed to the growth of the company's market presence.
Education and Expertise
Larry Morris holds an MBA in Business Administration from The University of Dallas, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a BBA in Marketing and Management from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, studying from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in change management, project management, and sales growth.
International Experience and Language Skills
Larry Morris has significant international experience, particularly in Latin America, where he has focused on technology adoption and growth markets in countries such as Peru and Chile. He is bilingual in English and Spanish, which enhances his ability to manage projects and engage with diverse stakeholders across different markets.