Graham Paterson Senior VP of EMEA, Tandberg Data

Tandberg Data named  Graham Paterson to the position of Senior Vice President of EMEA, reporting directly to Pat Clarke, CEO of Tandberg Data. Graham will direct all strategic channel sales and marketing efforts in Europe and Africa.

 
Commenting on the appointment, Pat Clarke stated: “Graham’s depth and breadth of experience in building data storage and software channel strategies will undoubtedly help us advance our leadership position in the EMEA market. We look forward to tapping Graham’s reservoir of international sales and marketing expertise as we roll out our slate of new data storage solutions to OEMs, resellers and distributors across EMEA.”
 
“I am excited to capitalize on this opportunity to develop fresh brand and channel strategies to grow Tandberg Data’s already strong customer base in EMEA,” said Paterson. “The fact that Tandberg Data continuously invigorates its product and service portfolio with innovative and cost-effective data protection solutions will allow us to accelerate our business development in the region.”

Paterson brings more than 20 years of international senior management experience in sales, marketing and business development to Tandberg Data, most recently as the head of global business channel strategy for AVG. Previously Graham spent three years developing Samsung‘s European IT channel business. Prior to that, in his role as vice president of EMEA, Graham grew Quantum’s Snap NAS business from start-up to a market leadership position. Graham spent 13 years at AST Computer, where he held several senior sales management positions, including overseas assignments in Japan, France and the U.S., followed by sales and marketing roles at Viewsonic and Packard Bell.

Graham holds a BA in Business Studies from Liverpool University.