Craig Denton

Go-To-Market & Distribution Leadership | Strategy & Operations | Partner & Ecosystem Growth

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VMwareex-Azlanex-Next Connex

I’m a go-to-market and distribution leader with a strong strategy and operations foundation, focused on driving scalable, partner-led growth. My focus is on translating strategy into scalable execution that drives sustainable, partner-led

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Across my career, I’ve led GTM and distribution initiatives spanning EMEA, built and scaled channel operating models, and worked closely with distributors and partners to accelerate revenue, adoption, and market expansion. I’m known for aligning cross-functional teams, using data to inform decisions, and creating clarity in complex, multi-market environments.

Career TimelineNOW → PAST

GTM Index

  1. VMWAREJOB
    1. Distribution Account Dir,…
      1Y 9M
    2. Distribution Account Dir,…
      7M
    3. GTM Leader, EMEA
      2Y 4M
  2. QUANTAGEN UKJOB
    1. Senior Consultant
      5Y 4M
  3. QUARTERMASTER COLLECTIVEJOB
    1. Consultant
      2Y 3M
  4. EXTREME NETWORKSJOB
    1. Channel Lead, Data Center…
      1Y 4M
  5. NEXT CONNEXJOB
    1. Senior Dir & Founder
      4Y 1M
  6. AZZURRI COMMUNICATIONSJOB
    1. Cisco Alliance Manger (Now…
      1Y 11M
  7. GLOBAL ICON TV (ONLINE ALL-STARS)JOB
    1. Dir & Executive Producer &…
      2Y 2M
  8. AZLANJOB
    1. Senior Project Mgr (intern…
      5M
    2. Senior Cisco Presales Eng
      3Y 1M
    3. Channel Account Mgr
      1Y 7M
  9. TECH DATAJOB
    1. Cisco Business Unit Mgr (t…
      3Y 3M
  10. RAM RECORDSJOB
    1. Business Owner
      5Y 4M

Time in market 35Y 10MOpen 1Closed 13Stints 14

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  1. Job: Azlan — Channel Account Manager · 1999-06 – 2001-01
  2. Job: Next Connex — Senior Director & Founder · 2008-09 – 2012-10
  3. Job: VMware — Go-To-Market Leader, EMEA · 2021-11 – 2024-03
  4. Job: RAM Records — Business Owner · 1990-10 – 1996-02
  5. Job: Global Icon TV (Online All-Stars) — Director & Executive Producer & Founder · 2004-07 – 2006-09
  6. Job: Tech Data — Cisco Business Unit Manager (then Computer 2000) · 1996-02 – 1999-05
  7. Job: VMware — Distribution Account Director, NEMEA · 2024-11 – present
  8. Job: Azzurri Communications — Cisco Alliance Manger (Now Maintel) · 2006-09 – 2008-08
  9. Job: VMware — Distribution Account Director, UK & Ireland · 2024-03 – 2024-10
  10. Job: Extreme Networks — Channel Lead, Data Center & Service Provider · 2012-10 – 2014-02
  11. Job: Quartermaster Collective — Consultant · 2014-02 – 2016-05
  12. Job: Azlan — Senior Cisco Presales Engineer · 2001-01 – 2004-02
  13. Job: Azlan — Senior Project Manager (internal secondment) · 2004-02 – 2004-07
  14. Job: Quantagen UK — Senior Consultant · 2016-06 – 2021-10

Skills

Internal AuditsTeam ManagementGrowth StrategiesKey Performance IndicatorsProduct ManagementGo-to-market StrategyStrategic AlliancesCustomer AcquisitionProgram ManagementSupply Chain ManagementInnovation ManagementAnalytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisDigital MarketingCross-functional Team LeadershipSenior Stakeholder ManagementStrategic PlanningObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)NegotiationMicrosoft Power Query

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