VMware Appoints Angela Cunneen as New Zealand Country Manager

Focus on NZ geography sees new leadership, specialist team hires and more opportunities for local partners and customers

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – August 12, 2019 - VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced the appointment of Angela Cunneen as country manager for New Zealand. Angela will be responsible for management, business operations and strategic planning, with a focus on strengthening relationships, facilitating greater collaboration with partners and adding strategic value to customers as they navigate the digital transformation process.

Angela brings with her 25 years’ experience in senior ICT sales and management roles, including time with Dell and EMC.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Angela to VMware,” said Alister Dias, Vice President and Managing Director of VMware Australia and New Zealand. “Her breadth of experience and unique understanding of the New Zealand ICT industry will be key to VMware becoming a strategic advisor for our customers and developing valuable opportunities for our partners in the geography.”

“There is a huge opportunity for VMware to leverage its industry leadership in New Zealand for the benefit of our customers and partners. With the value of our local technology sector continuing to grow, now is the perfect time to tap into the wide range of opportunities available to help customers innovate,” Cunneen said. “I’m pleased to be joining this exciting company and look forward to working with the team to continue driving success in New Zealand.”  

VMware New Zealand business has also welcomed other new employees to further bolster the team, including Olivier Erguy as enterprise sales executive, a four-year VMware veteran transferring from VMware's Paris office and Vivian Tu, business development manager for cloud and MSPs. 

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