Louis Harding
About Louis Harding
Louis Harding serves as the Director of Strategic Alliances for EMEA at Device42, where he focuses on developing the company's go-to-market strategy across the region. He has extensive experience in the IT channel, having held various roles at Datto, Inc. and Staples Australia/New Zealand.
Current Role at Device42
Louis Harding serves as the Director of Strategic Alliances for EMEA at Device42 since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in defining and executing the company's go-to-market strategy across the region. He focuses on building relationships with systems integrators, value-added resellers, and managed service providers. As the first EMEA-centric hire on the Alliance team, he has contributed significantly to the company's expansion and strategic initiatives in the region.
Previous Experience at Datto, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Louis Harding held several roles at Datto, Inc. He worked as a Strategic Channel Manager for Major Accounts in the UK and Ireland for 10 months in 2020. Before that, he served as a Senior Channel Manager for 6 months in early 2020, and as a Channel Manager from 2018 to 2019 for 7 months. His experience at Datto involved managing channel partnerships and driving business growth within the IT sector.
Background in Sales and Marketing
Louis Harding has a diverse background in sales and marketing, having worked at Staples Australia/New Zealand in various capacities. He served as an Enterprise Account Manager for 8 months in 2017, and previously as a Senior Business Development Associate for 9 months in the same year. His early career included a role as a Marketing Sales and Communications Intern at SY Marketing Pty. Ltd. in 2014, where he gained foundational experience in marketing strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Louis Harding completed his Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at The Australian National University from 2011 to 2015. He also achieved the International Baccalaureate at Redlands, studying subjects including Maths, Physics, and Economics from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in strategic alliances and business development.
Cross-Continental Experience in IT Channel
Louis Harding possesses extensive cross-continental experience in the IT channel. He has worked with various stakeholders, including managed service providers, distributors, systems integrators, value-added resellers, independent software vendors, and cloud service providers. His ability to drive win-win-win strategies through collaboration with Solutions Architects, Success, and Sales teams at Device42 highlights his expertise in building effective partnerships.