Hitachi Vantara Appoints Yasser Elgammal for ANZ Role
The company names industry veteran Yasser Elgammal as its new channel partner and alliances director for Australia and New Zealand.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in People
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Hitachi Vantara has appointed Yasser Elgammal as its channel partner and alliances director for Australia and New Zealand. Elgammal takes over the position following the departure of Steven Lee.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a strategic shift in Hitachi Vantara's regional leadership as the firm looks to deepen partnerships and expand its enterprise solutions reach. Elgammal will lead efforts to assist customers in prioritizing AI, data modernisation, hybrid cloud, and cyber resilience.
Yasser Elgammal brings over 25 years of experience in sales, alliances, and partner management to the role. He previously held positions at firms including Dicker Data, VMware, and Fusion-io.
The players
Yasser Elgammal
He is the newly appointed channel partner and alliances director for Hitachi Vantara in Australia and New Zealand.
Steven Lee
He served as the partner, alliance, and inside sales director at Hitachi Vantara from March 2023 until his departure in May 2026.
Hitachi Vantara
This subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd provides data storage, infrastructure, and analytics solutions for global enterprise clients.
The details
Elgammal is tasked with spearheading the regional strategy to enhance partner collaborations and increase market access. He will oversee initiatives designed to help local businesses implement enterprise-grade technology solutions.
Timeline
March 2023: Steven Lee began his tenure at Hitachi Vantara.
May 2026: Steven Lee departed the company.
October 2026: Yasser Elgammal was appointed to the new leadership role.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition occurs as technology providers face increasing pressure to consolidate partner ecosystems while pivoting toward AI and hybrid cloud services. The appointment reflects a broader trend of prioritizing cyber resilience to secure market share against competitors.
Customers and channel partners in Australia and New Zealand can expect a renewed focus on data modernisation and enterprise solution deployments under the new regional leadership. Existing service agreements and partner engagement models remain subject to the updated strategic priorities led by Elgammal.
The takeaway
Companies frequently refresh leadership in key markets to realign with evolving enterprise demands like AI and hybrid cloud adoption. Industry participants should monitor how these strategic pivots impact local product availability and regional service support.
Further reading
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