Al Patel
About Al Patel
Al Patel serves as the Head of Distribution Sales for EMEA at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in the IT sector, he has previously held senior roles at Oracle and Azlan, contributing to his expertise in leading teams and developing business strategies.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Al Patel has been serving as the Head of Distribution Sales for the EMEA region at Hitachi Vantara since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing distribution sales strategies and operations across multiple countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His leadership focuses on driving growth and enhancing partnerships within the distribution network. Patel's tenure at Hitachi Vantara has been marked by a commitment to building strong relationships with clients and fostering a positive team culture.
Previous Experience in Technology Sales
Prior to his current role, Al Patel held various senior positions at Oracle, where he worked for over a decade. He served as Senior Director for EMEA Transactional Partner Channel from 2007 to 2010 and later as Senior Director for EMEA VAD Channel Sales from 2010 to 2021. His experience at Oracle included managing channel sales strategies and leading teams across the EMEA region. Before Oracle, he was the General Manager of UK Product Sales at Azlan, part of TechData Group, from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Al Patel has an extensive educational background in business and management. He studied at the University of Sunderland, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Data Processing. He also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) at the University of West London. Additionally, he achieved Accelerated Executive Insight from both the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business and IESE Business School in 2015-2016. This educational foundation supports his expertise in leading teams and driving business outcomes in the IT sector.
Leadership and Team Management
Al Patel has extensive experience in leading multi-geography teams within the IT sector. His leadership approach emphasizes building a positive culture and establishing trusted relationships with both team members and clients. He has a proven track record of starting and growing new lines of business in competitive markets, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex business environments and achieve strategic goals.