Richard Coons
About Richard Coons
Richard Coons is a Content and Data Intelligence Solutions Specialist at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in sales and marketing, with previous roles at Nexsan, Imation, DataTrust Solutions, and Plasmon, and has developed extensive experience in promoting content-specific solutions across the Americas region.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Richard Coons currently serves as the Content and Data Intelligence Solutions Specialist for the Americas at Hitachi Vantara. He has been in this role since 2023, working from the Denver Metropolitan Area. In this position, he focuses on collaborating with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Channel Partners to drive market strategies. His responsibilities include enhancing sales enablement and delivering presentations aimed at improving the effectiveness of the Americas sales organization.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Vantara
Prior to his current role, Richard Coons worked at Hitachi Vantara as a Technical Expert in Object Storage Solutions from 2022 to 2023. During his seven-month tenure in the Denver Metropolitan Area, he played a significant role in promoting content-specific solutions, contributing to the closure of sales opportunities.
Career Background in Sales Management
Richard Coons has extensive experience in sales management, having held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Nexsan from 2011 to 2013 and at Imation from 2008 to 2011, both based in Boulder, CO. Additionally, he served as the Director of Channel Sales Operations at Plasmon from 2005 to 2008 in Broomfield, CO. His career also includes a nine-year tenure as Channel Sales Americas at DataTrust Solutions from 2013 to 2022 in Louisville, Colorado.
Education and Expertise
Richard Coons studied at Colorado State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Business Administration and Marketing. He also completed Graduate Program Studies in Marketing. His educational background supports his expertise in developing alliances and Go To Market plans for content-specific solutions across the Americas region.