GCX appoints Luca Simonelli as Senior Vice President of Channels and Global Alliances
GCX Appoints Luca Simonelli as Senior Vice President, Channel and Global Alliances
GCX Managed Services, a leading provider of managed connectivity services, has announced the appointment of Luca Simonelli as its new Senior Vice President, Channel and Global Alliances. This strategic move is aimed at expanding and strengthening GCX’s global partner ecosystem [1][4][5].
In his new role, Simonelli will spearhead GCX’s global alliance efforts and scale the partner network to accelerate growth and international customer acquisition. His focus will be on deepening relationships with key technology vendors, telecom operators, and service providers that depend on GCX’s managed connectivity services [1].
GCX’s strategy for expansion and growth revolves around building a robust global partner ecosystem, focusing on channel and alliance-led growth, investing in advanced automation and AI, scaling regional operations, and leveraging Luca Simonelli’s extensive experience in channel strategy and global operations to accelerate these initiatives [1][4][5].
The company's strong year-on-year growth has been attributed to global customer acquisition and the successful rollout of next-gen secure networking solutions. Simonelli's appointment is described as a pivotal moment for GCX to deepen their channel focus, push the boundaries of managed services, and deliver greater value to customers and partners during a phase of significant international expansion [1][4].
Prior to joining GCX, Simonelli has more than two decades' experience in scaling businesses and developing channel strategies. He has worked at Cato Networks, OpenDNS, Lastline, Fortinet, and Attachmate [5].
In addition to the appointment, GCX plans to continue building on this momentum through investment in automation, AI, and an ambitious product roadmap. The company also aims to collaborate with global partners to deliver real progress in secure networking for its customers [2].
This news comes alongside updates about Sophos' new partner program, Westcoast being named as full-service distributor for Kyocera's A4 print solutions, and the expansion of Trend Micro and Google Cloud's partnership [3].
[1] GCX Press Release: [Link to Press Release] [2] GCX Blog Post: [Link to Blog Post] [3] IT Channel News: [Link to News Article] [4] Channel Partners: [Link to News Article] [5] Luca Simonelli's LinkedIn Profile: [Link to LinkedIn Profile]
In his new role at GCX Managed Services, Luca Simonelli will be focusing on strengthening the company's global partner network in the technology and finance industries, with the aim of driving growth and international customer acquisition. His extensive experience in channel strategy and global operations will be crucial in executing GCX's expansion plans, which also include investment in automation, AI, and advanced business solutions.
