Thomas Plein
About Thomas Plein
Thomas Plein is the Channel & Alliance Manager DACH at Varonis, with extensive experience in channel management roles at various technology companies in Germany.
Current Role at Varonis
Thomas Plein has been serving as the Channel & Alliance Manager for the DACH region at Varonis since 2017. Varonis is known for its data security and analytics solutions, and Thomas's role focuses on managing and nurturing partnerships and alliances within the DACH market, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Based in Hamburg, Thomas contributes to the company's efforts in protecting sensitive data from insider threats and cyberattacks by leveraging strategic channel relationships.
Tenure at SimpliVity Corporation
From 2016 to 2017, Thomas Plein worked at SimpliVity Corporation as the Channel Manager for Germany. During his 10-month tenure, he was responsible for driving channel sales and fostering relationships with key partners in the German market. SimpliVity specialized in hyper-converged infrastructure solutions, and Thomas's role was crucial in enhancing the company's presence and growth within the region.
Experience at Actifio
Thomas Plein served as the Channel Manager for the DACH region at Actifio from 2015 to 2016. Over the course of one year, he managed channel sales and partnerships in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, contributing to Actifio's mission of providing scalable data virtualization solutions.
Role at Nimble Storage
Between 2013 and 2015, Thomas was the Channel Manager for the DACH region at Nimble Storage. In this position, he was responsible for managing and developing channel initiatives, working closely with partners to promote Nimble Storage’s advanced flash storage solutions. His efforts helped strengthen the company's market position within the DACH region.
Long Tenure at NetApp Deutschland GmbH
Thomas Plein held the role of Partner Account Manager at NetApp Deutschland GmbH from 1998 to 2012. During these 14 years, he played a significant role in managing partner relationships and driving sales through NetApp’s partner ecosystem. Operating in the Düsseldorf area, he contributed to the company's growth in data management and storage solutions within the region.
Early Career at Auspex Systems and Tandem Computers
Thomas Plein's early career includes roles as a Systems Engineer (SE) at Auspex Systems GmbH and Tandem Computers GmbH. At Auspex Systems, from 1996 to 1998, he worked in Düsseldorf, focusing on file server solutions. Prior to that, from 1989 to 1996, he was also based in Düsseldorf while working for Tandem Computers, where he contributed to fault-tolerant computer systems. These roles laid the foundation for his extensive experience in IT and channel management.