Mario Pantano, Ph.D.
About Mario Pantano, Ph.D.
Mario Pantano, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director of Professional Services EMEA North at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies, including Accenture and EMC Computer Systems, and holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Mario Pantano has been serving as the Senior Director of Professional Services for EMEA North at Hitachi Vantara since 2018. In this role, he has full P&L accountability and has been instrumental in leading the EMEA Northern Professional Services organization, which is recognized as a best practice model within the company. Under his leadership, the organization has achieved significant business growth, with compound annual growth rates exceeding 30% in bookings, revenues, and gross profit. He previously held the position of Director of Professional Services UKI at Hitachi Vantara from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Mario Pantano worked at Accenture from 1999 to 2004 as a manager, and later served as the Executive Sales Director for Italy, Greece, Eastern, and Emerging Markets from 2011 to 2017. His tenure at Accenture spanned over a decade, during which he contributed to various projects and initiatives that enhanced the firm's service offerings and market reach.
Academic Background
Mario Pantano holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science from Università di Pavia, which he completed from 1990 to 1994. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Università degli Studi di Milano between 1985 and 1990. Additionally, he studied at IMD Business School, where he completed a program in High Performance Leadership in 2009.
Leadership and Achievements
Under Mario Pantano's leadership, the EMEA Northern Professional Services organization has developed standardized offerings that are distributed globally. He has successfully driven the development of as-a-service solutions for infrastructure operation and management, as well as new value propositions for data center modernization, digital transformation, data analytics, and IoT. He has also focused on building a strong sales and pre-sales team by attracting talent and implementing country-specific business strategies.
Experience at EMC Computer Systems
Mario Pantano held several positions at EMC Computer Systems between 2004 and 2010. He served as Client Solution Director for Vodafone from 2004 to 2006, followed by roles as Service Sales Director for Vodafone Global and EMEA Global Telco Service Sales Manager. He also worked as Director of Strategic Alliances from 2009 to 2010, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and partnerships.