Al Patel

Al Patel is an experienced sales and alliances leader with a strong background in distribution and channel sales across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Currently serving as Head of Distribution Sales & Technical Alliances at Hitachi Vantara, Al has previously held senior roles at Oracle, including Senior Director positions in both VAD Channel Sales and Transactional Partner Channel, as well as Director of EMEA VAD Channel Sales. Al also served as General Manager of UK Product Sales at Azlan, part of TechData Group. Al's educational credentials include studies at IESE Business School and the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, both completed in 2016.