Axel Streichardt
About Axel Streichardt
Axel Streichardt is the General Manager and Head of Cloud Sales, Alliances, and Business Development at Superna. He has extensive experience in enterprise applications and cloud technologies, having held leadership roles at companies such as Sun Microsystems, Pure Storage, and Amazon Web Services.
Current Role at Superna
Axel Streichardt serves as the General Manager and Head of Cloud Sales, Alliances, and Business Development at Superna. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in cloud sales and business partnerships. His position involves overseeing alliances and driving business development efforts in the cloud sector, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Cloud and Business Development
Prior to joining Superna, Axel held significant roles in various technology companies. He worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as Head of Worldwide Business Development and Go-To-Market for Business Applications from 2020 to 2022. His experience also includes serving as General Manager of Business Applications Solutions at Pure Storage from 2016 to 2020, and as Global Lead and General Manager for SAP Solutions at EMC from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Background and Technical Expertise
Axel Streichardt studied Electrical Engineering at Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Master's degree. He possesses a strong technical background, focusing on virtualization, cloud technologies, analytics, and enterprise applications. His knowledge extends to enterprise applications from major companies such as Cisco, SAP, VMware, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, EMC, Nvidia, Kubernetes, and Splunk.
Career History and Key Positions
Axel's career spans several key positions in the technology sector. He worked at Sun Microsystems in various managerial roles from 1993 to 2005, including Manager of the iForce Ready Center and Manager of the Identity Management Competency Center. He also held roles at VMware, SAP, CommVault, and Protiviti, where he managed strategic alliances and product marketing. His diverse experience contributes to his expertise in managing multicultural teams and developing strong partner relationships.
Language Proficiency and Interpersonal Skills
Axel is fluent in both English and German, which enhances his ability to manage multicultural teams effectively. He possesses excellent interpersonal skills and a sharpened analytical mindset, which have contributed to his success in developing strong relationships with partners and customers throughout his career.