Lalla Meriam Touhami El Ouazzani
About Lalla Meriam Touhami El Ouazzani
Lalla Meriam Touhami El Ouazzani is the Regional Channel Manager for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at SentinelOne, with extensive experience in channel management and a strong background in computer networking.
Current Role and Responsibilities at SentinelOne
Lalla Meriam Touhami El Ouazzani currently serves as the Regional Channel Manager for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) at SentinelOne. She started this role in March 2021. In this position, she manages channel partnerships and is responsible for driving business growth across these key regions. Her role involves strategizing and executing channel programs to optimize sales and enhance partner relationships.
Previous Roles at VMware
Before joining SentinelOne, Lalla Meriam held significant roles at VMware from 2016 to 2021. As NSX Channel Manager for the MENA Region, she served in Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, from 2016 to 2019. Following this, she transitioned to the role of Partner Organization Manager for Turkey and NALE, where she worked from 2019 to 2021 in the United Arab Emirates. In these roles, she focused on managing partner ecosystems and driving technology adoption and sales strategies.
Career at Cisco
Lalla Meriam's career at Cisco spanned nine years, starting in 2008 and concluding in 2017. She held multiple positions, including Account Manager (2008-2010), Territory Business Manager (2010-2017), and Mobility Product Sales (2013-2016). Throughout her tenure, she was involved in various sales and business management roles, significantly contributing to Cisco's market presence in her designated regions.
Early Career and Roles at Hewlett-Packard
At the beginning of her career, Lalla Meriam worked at Hewlett-Packard (HP) in several capacities. From 2006 to 2007, she served as a Market Analyst. Subsequently, she took on the role of Global Account Manager from 2007 to 2008. During her time at HP, she gained valuable experience in market analysis and global account management, setting the foundation for her subsequent roles in the tech industry.
Educational Background in Business and Computer Science
Lalla Meriam holds an Executive MBA from London Business School, which she attained between 2012 and 2014. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Networking from Al Akhawayn University, graduating in 2004. Her comprehensive educational background combines technical expertise and advanced business management skills, enhancing her capability in channel management roles.