John Walker
About John Walker
John Walker serves as the Western Alliances Leader at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in business development and alliances, having worked at notable companies such as Oracle and Unisys over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Position as Western Alliances Leader
John Walker currently serves as the Western Alliances Leader at Hitachi Vantara. He has held this position since 2022, focusing on developing strategic partnerships and alliances in Europe. His role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance business opportunities and drive growth within the region.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Vantara
Walker has extensive experience at Hitachi Vantara, where he worked in two significant roles prior to his current position. He served as Client Director from 2016 to 2021, managing client relationships and driving business initiatives in the UK. Following this, he held the position of EMEA Alliances Director for DXC from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on alliance management and partnership development.
Career Background at Oracle
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, John Walker worked at Oracle for several years. He was the Fujitsu Alliances Director from 2011 to 2016, where he managed alliances and partnerships. Additionally, he served as the Alliance and Channels Country Leader for Ireland from 2015 to 2016, overseeing channel strategies and partner relationships.
Early Career at Bull Information Systems and Unisys
John Walker began his career in business development roles at Bull Information Systems and Unisys. He worked as a Business Development Manager at Bull Information Systems from 2005 to 2007 and at Unisys from 1996 to 2003. These positions provided him with foundational experience in business development and client management.