Richard will take over responsibilities from Richard Gadd, who recently moved within the company to become Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hitachi Data Systems EMEA. Richard Bradbury joins Hitachi Data Systems from SAS, where he was a Director looking after Alliances and Channels. Prior to SAS, Richard held senior leadership roles at EMC and PTC.
Richard will be responsible for leading the company to new milestones as part of the UK leadership team.
“Growth and innovation doesn’t happen by chance; it comes from harnessing technology with the best human minds. I’m thrilled to join Hitachi Data Systems at a time when data – and the information it holds – can unlock true change within a business. Hitachi Data Systems is leading the way in this space, helping customers focus on innovation and how today’s complex data challenges can yield real growth. I’m looking forward to helping set the next stage of vision in the UK,” said Richard Bradbury, Managing Director, UK and Ireland, Hitachi Data Systems.
Lynn Collier, Chief Operating Officer, UK, Hitachi Data Systems said: “We are thrilled that Richard is joining the team at a crucial time when our customers are looking to us to help drive innovation and growth in their sectors. Richard brings very relevant experience and we know he’ll be pivotal in helping Hitachi Data Systems support its customers and reach its goals.”