Axel Dhermilly
About Axel Dhermilly
Axel Dhermilly is a Senior Manager for Revenue Recognition in the Americas at Hitachi Vantara, where he leads a team of 23 members and provides training on ASC 606. He has extensive experience in finance roles at various companies, including Silicon Graphics and Hitachi Data Systems.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Axel Dhermilly has served as Senior Manager for Americas Revenue Recognition at Hitachi Vantara since 2017. In this role, he leads a team of 23 members within the Revenue Recognition Team. His responsibilities include providing training to Sales, Legal, and Leadership teams on the adoption of ASC 606. He collaborates on finance-impacting initiatives, such as new product rollouts and structuring alliances, and works with external auditors to ensure successful completion of all quarterly revenue audits.
Previous Experience at SGI and Silicon Graphics
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Axel Dhermilly held various finance roles at SGI and Silicon Graphics. He worked as a Controller in Canada at SGI from 2004 to 2006, and as a Revenue Manager from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, he was a Finance Manager at Silicon Graphics from 1999 to 2004 and a Financial Analyst from 1998 to 1999. His extensive experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in revenue recognition and financial management.
Education and Expertise
Axel Dhermilly earned a Bachelor of Finance and Accounting from the University Paris X, studying from 1989 to 1993. He also completed his Baccalaureat G2 in Accounting at Lycee Rueil Malmaison from 1985 to 1987. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in finance and accounting principles, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Achievements and Recognition
In April 2018, Axel Dhermilly was awarded 'Best Support Function Staff of the Year' for the Americas at Hitachi Vantara. This recognition highlights his contributions to the organization and his effectiveness in his role. Additionally, he played a key role in updating the Hitachi Global Revenue policy in alignment with ASC 606, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing revenue recognition practices.