NetApp has named Puneet Gupta as the new Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, marking a strategic leadership shift as global enterprises accelerate their move toward cloud computing, AI-driven data platforms, and intelligent data infrastructure. Gupta, a seasoned industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, previously led NetApp’s high-growth India business and is now taking charge of one of the company’s most important European regions.
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Gupta’s move comes at a time when businesses across the UK and Ireland are rapidly investing in AI readiness, cloud modernization, cybersecurity resilience, and unified data management. During his five-year tenure leading NetApp India, he strengthened the company’s enterprise footprint and helped organizations modernize with hybrid cloud and intelligent storage solutions.
IBMHis career spans leadership roles at Tech Mahindra, Cisco, and IBM, where he guided enterprises through shifting digital and cloud strategies. His deep experience in sales leadership, channel ecosystems, digital transformation, and customer success positions him strongly for the UKI market.
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Giovanna Sangiorgi, Senior VP and GM for EMEA and LATAM, said Gupta’s appointment will enhance customer engagement and bring leadership continuity across the region. She highlighted his track record in building strong partner ecosystems and delivering cloud-led business value—skills essential for NetApp’s next phase of growth in data-driven markets.
Gupta is widely respected within NetApp for fostering a collaborative culture and empowering teams. His people-first, outcome-focused leadership has earned him industry recognition, including being named among Asia’s Promising Business Leaders twice by Economic Times.
A New Chapter for NetApp UK & Ireland
Speaking about his new role, Gupta said he is excited to join the UK & Ireland team at a time when enterprises are accelerating investments in AI, cloud storage, data security, and digital infrastructure. He emphasized the growing opportunities in the region as organizations look to build scalable, secure, and AI-ready data foundations.
NetApp positions itself as an Intelligent Data Infrastructure company powering global enterprises for over three decades. It is the only enterprise storage platform natively integrated across all major hyperscalers, offering customers true flexibility without vendor lock-in.
Puneet Gupta’s appointment reinforces NetApp’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench in priority markets while helping customers in the UK & Ireland build high-performance, AI-ready data ecosystems. With data becoming central to innovation, compliance, operational efficiency, and digital resilience, NetApp expects robust growth in the region.
