New leader will spearhead NetApp’s efforts to enable organizations in their transformation journeys with intelligent data infrastructure
NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Kenneth Poh as the Country Manager for Singapore and the Philippines. Kenneth will lead NetApp’s operations and go-to-market strategy as well as focus on driving business growth, and deepening customer and partner engagements in both markets.
As AI permeates every aspect of our lives, half (49%) of the technology executives in Singapore see investment in data management and infrastructure as a top priority. This is according to NetApp’s 2024 Data Complexity Report released in December. However, to ensure long-term success in their AI endeavors, organizations will need greater commitment and resources to address mounting challenges of data complexity, security and sustainability.
“I am delighted to welcome Kenneth to NetApp. Kenneth’s impeccable track record in driving business and helping organizations become more intelligent make him the ideal leader of our efforts to unlock customers’ data to their full potential. With his leadership, I am confident that we will be able to scale our operations and fully realize our growth potential in Southeast Asia,” said Henry Kho, Area Vice President and General Manager, Greater China, ASEAN, and Korea, NetApp.
“It’s my privilege to be able to join NetApp, which has consistently led the charge in the data storage industry,” said Kenneth Poh, Country Manager for Singapore and the Philippines, at NetApp said. “We are at an exciting juncture as the region advances on its AI growth, with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 and the Philippines’ National AI Roadmap. Tapping on NetApp’s 30 years of innovation and expertise, I am eager to help businesses become more innovative and resilient in today’s era of data and intelligence.”
Kenneth has over two decades of experience in the IT industry, with a solid background in storage, AI and big data. Before joining NetApp, Kenneth served as a District Director, Public and Corporate Segment for Dell Technologies, where he led a high-performance sales team and expanded the company’s growth. He has also held various leadership roles in multinational IT firms throughout his career, including Dell EMC, Oracle, HP and Sun Microsystems.