Darren Walton
About Darren Walton
Darren Walton is a Channel Account Manager at Zerto, where he has worked since 2016. He has over 20 years of experience in channel management, having held positions at notable companies such as Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, and Oracle.
Work at Zerto
Darren Walton has been serving as a Channel Account Manager at Zerto since 2016. In this role, he focuses on building relationships with reseller and cloud provider communities. His efforts aim to deliver predictable, profitable, and repeatable success for the company. Walton works with Zerto's IT Resilience Platform™, which is designed as an all-in-one converged disaster recovery and backup platform. His responsibilities include engaging in simplifying migrations with complete automation and orchestration, supporting various storage platforms and over 350 clouds.
Previous Experience in Channel Management
Darren Walton has over 20 years of experience in channel management. He began his career at Kyocera UK Ltd as a Partner Account Manager from 1996 to 1999. He then joined Symantec as a Senior Partner Account Manager, where he worked for 12 years, from 1999 to 2011. Following his tenure at Symantec, he worked at Kaspersky Lab as a Channel Account Manager for one year and then moved to Oracle as a Partner Account Manager from 2012 to 2016. His extensive background includes collaboration with major companies in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Darren Walton studied at The University of Huddersfield, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Marketing from 1984 to 1988. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in marketing principles, which he has applied throughout his career in channel management. His expertise encompasses building strategic partnerships and managing relationships within the technology industry.
Outdoor Activities and Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Darren Walton enjoys outdoor activities such as running, cycling, and open water swimming. He engages in these activities when the weather permits, reflecting a commitment to maintaining an active lifestyle. His interests in outdoor sports contribute to his overall well-being and work-life balance.