Andy Buckland
About Andy Buckland
Andy Buckland is the VP and GM EMEA at Fortanix, with over 25 years of experience in building high-performing and growth businesses within global software organizations.
Company
Andy Buckland is currently the Vice President and General Manager for EMEA at Fortanix, a leading data security company. He assumed this role in 2023 and is responsible for driving business growth and overseeing operations across the region. Fortanix specializes in providing solutions for confidential computing, securing data in public clouds, and ensuring compliance with privacy laws.
Title
Andy Buckland holds the position of Vice President and General Manager for the EMEA region at Fortanix. His role includes strategic leadership, management of sales and marketing initiatives, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders within the company.
Background
Andy Buckland has over 25 years of experience in building and managing high-performing businesses within global software organizations. His extensive background includes leadership roles at various prominent technology companies, such as VMware, Nutanix, Citrix, and GXS. Over the years, he has developed a deep understanding of the technology landscape, and has successfully led multiple teams to market leadership positions.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before joining Fortanix, Andy Buckland held several important leadership roles. From 2020 to 2023, he was the Senior Director for EMEA at VMware, where he led the Software Defined Edge and SASE business units. Prior to that, he was the NEMEA Director for VMware's Hybrid Cloud/SDDC from 2018 to 2020. He has also served as UK&I Sales Director at Nutanix, Sales Director for Northern Europe at Citrix, and Sales Director for Global Accounts at GXS.
Achievements
At VMware, Andy Buckland led the NEMEA region for the HCI business, driving sales to make it the market leader. Additionally, he led the EMEA region for VMware's Software Defined Edge business, positioning it as the top solution for both Service Providers and Enterprises. These accomplishments highlight his ability to drive growth and achieve market leadership in competitive sectors.