“Choosing the right people for the job is something we take extremely seriously because everyone at Kaminario is jointly responsible for our overall success, and we are aiming very high,” said Dani Golan, founder and CEO of Kaminario. “Mick brings to the table an impressive knowledge of the industry built over 30 years in engineering and IT, a deep understanding of storage technologies, and the ability to lead and expand teams across multiple countries. I am excited to have him join us.”
Mick has previously held senior positions in both established businesses and start-ups. Prior to joining Kaminario he was EMEA Managing Director at Violin Memory, Senior Director of EMEA Storage Consulting at Hewlett Packard, Chief Operating Officer at CopperEye and Senior Vice President of Global Services at COPAN Systems. Prior to these roles, Mick was VP Technology Services EMEA at Pillar Data Systems. He also held several senior management positions at both EMC Corporation and Electronic Data Systems.
“The transition to all-flash storage is proving to be one of the most disruptive technology changes for several decades, with the game-changing benefits being well documented. It’s the fastest-growing storage market today and certainly the most exciting storage market to be in. I wanted to join a company that has the vision and technology to accelerate the transition to all-flash storage and one where I can help make a difference. A company that has a strong leadership team and that attracts the best people in the industry. Kaminario fits the bill perfectly and I can’t wait to get started. I have a great feeling about our future and am confident in our success.”