HDS confirms Richard Gadd as MD for UK&I

HDS yesterday officially announced former EMC exec Richard Gadd as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland.

Gadd, who takes over from acting country manager, Tony Reid, was a senior director for EMEA global accounts. Prior to EMC, he held senior roles at Computacenter, Morse and Xerox.

“I am excited to join Hitachi Data Systems at such a prominent time when information has never been more important to businesses,” says Gadd. “The company is focused on helping customers innovate with information, navigate today’s complex data challenges, and transform organisations for the future, and I look forward to driving this vision.”

Adds Michael Cremen, executive vice president, global sales at HDS: “Our continued commitment to innovating with information is a key corporate objective. Richard brings very relevant experience that will be a great benefit to Hitachi Data Systems, and will help us furthermore achieve our strategic business goals.”