NetApp, the renowned manufacturer of data infrastructure solutions, has announced a significant change in its leadership structure for Spain and Portugal. Maite Ramos has been appointed as the new general manager for the Iberian region, replacing José Manuel Petisco, who has recently been promoted to a higher position of responsibility within the company.
New leadership and organizational structure
Ramos, who comes from Commvault, will report directly to Petisco, who now holds the position of Vice President of NetApp for the EMEA region (Eastern Europe, Middle East, Spain, Portugal, and Latin America). This strategic move aims to strengthen NetApp’s presence in the Iberian market and expand its influence in the region.
Challenges and opportunities on the horizon
In her new role, Maite Ramos’s main objective will be to implement NetApp’s global strategy in the Iberian peninsula. Her mission will be to introduce the concept of “intelligent data infrastructure” to national businesses and public institutions. Ramos will face several key challenges in the market:
- The growing complexity of hybrid cloud environments
- The increase in cyber threats
- The challenges of sustainability
- Compliance with new regulations on security, observability, and data usage
The new general manager will seek to turn these challenges into business opportunities by leveraging NetApp’s intelligent, flexible, and cost-effective data management technology.
Career and experience
Maite Ramos comes to NetApp with a strong background in the Spanish technology sector. Her career includes leadership positions in renowned companies such as Commvault, HP, Lenovo, and Dynabook-Toshiba. This extensive experience positions her as a leader capable of driving NetApp’s growth in the region.
Vision for the future
Both Petisco and Ramos have expressed their enthusiasm for this new stage. Petisco highlights NetApp’s unique position to help organizations leverage cloud and AI technologies, breaking data silos. Ramos, on the other hand, emphasizes the importance of data as “the new oil for organizations” and commits to putting it at the service of business enterprises through NetApp’s intelligent data infrastructure model.
This change in the leadership of NetApp Iberia marks the beginning of a new era for the company in Spain and Portugal, with a renewed focus on innovation and adapting to the changing needs of the technology market.