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Kevin Gilroy To Lead Channel Business At SAP

By TechTaffy Desk

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SAP has appointed Kevin Gilroy to lead Global Indirect Channels. He will be reporting directly to Eric Duffaut, president of Global Ecosystem & Channels, Mr. Gilroy will be looking at accelerating global indirect revenue through key SAP partners, and developing new business opportunities by extending both the SAP channel partner ecosystem and alternate channels.

Mr. Gilroy joined SAP in January 2010 as vice president responsible for leading the channel and business development functions within the small and midsize business organization in North America. Prior to joining SAP, he was president of the Enterprise Computing Solutions division of Arrow Electronics. Mr. Gilroy spent 24 years of his professional career at HP, where he held various positions, including senior vice president of HP’s worldwide small and medium business.

[Original upload date: 01-19-12]

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