"Luca Simonelli appointed Senior Vice President of Channel and Global Alliances at GCX"
In a significant move, GCX Managed Services has announced the appointment of Luca Simonelli as its new Senior Vice President, Channel and Global Alliances. This strategic hire comes as GCX plans to invest in automation, AI, and an ambitious product roadmap to build on its current momentum.
Luca Simonelli, who joins GCX from Cato Networks where he served as Vice President for the EMEA region, brings over two decades of experience in scaling businesses and developing channel strategies. His deep technical expertise and passion for building strong partnerships and high-performing teams are expected to be key assets for GCX as it enters a strategic growth stage in managed services.
GCX CEO Lorenzo Romano expressed his excitement about the appointment, stating, "Luca's addition to our ranks will add deep technical expertise and a passion for building strong partnerships and high-performing teams. We are confident that his leadership will drive our expansion efforts and help us to further solidify our position as a standout force in the evolving managed networking and security landscape."
Simonelli's main task at GCX will be to lead the expansion of its global channel partner ecosystem. He will focus on deepening relationships with key technology vendors and driving engagement with telecom operators and service providers. In addition, he will oversee GCX's operations in Italy, managing commercial activities and local teams.
Simonelli commented, "I am thrilled to join GCX at such an exciting time. The company's blend of product innovation and strategic vision makes it a standout force in the evolving managed networking and security landscape. I look forward to collaborating with global partners to deliver progress in secure networking for GCX's customers."
GCX's growth has been attributed to global customer acquisition and the successful rollout of next-gen secure networking solutions. The company serves brands across the hospitality, retail, FMCG, and manufacturing sectors.
This appointment follows GCX's announcement of its plans to expand its channel strategy following strong year-on-year growth. The company's focus is on leveraging automation, AI, and its product roadmap to continue its growth trajectory.
In recent months, there has been no new information about Sophos' partner program, Westcoast's distribution role for Kyocera's A4 print solutions, or the expansion of Trend Micro and Google Cloud's partnership. However, with the appointment of Luca Simonelli, GCX is poised to make significant strides in the managed services market.
- With his extensive experience in scaling businesses and developing channel strategies, Luca Simonelli's leadership is anticipated to drive GCX's expansion in the managed services industry.
- As GCX prepares to invest in automation, AI, and product development, Simonelli's focus on deepening partnerships with key technology vendors and service providers is expected to further solidify the company's position in the evolving managed networking and security technology landscape.
