2023 Nominee
Leonard Iventosch
Chief Channel Evangelist, Qumulo
Previous Positions
• VP, Worldwide Channels, Nimble Storage
• VP, Global Channels, ExtraHop Networks
• VP, Americas Channels, EMC
• VP, Worldwide Channels, Isilon Systems
• VP, Channels, NetApp
With over 20 years of experience leading high-performance channel organizations, Leonard Iventosch has firmly established himself as an insightful leader committed to taking partners to new heights.
Leonard began his channel leadership career at NetApp in the early 2000s. As VP of Channels, he helped firmly establish NetApp as a channel-centric organization during a period of rapid growth. His programs aligned partners for shared success.
Leonard then brought his bold vision and industry expertise to Isilon Systems, where he built award-winning enterprise and commercial partner programs from the ground up. His creative approach showed it was possible for young storage companies to punch above their weight through a strong channel.
At EMC, Leonard leveraged his passion for team building and partner enablement to drive double-digit channel growth even during challenging market conditions. His relentless focus on execution unlocked new partner potential.
Leonard then replicated his success at Nimble Storage, where he led the expansion into enterprise accounts by better enabling partners technically and commercially. His transformative leadership accelerated route-to-market and pipeline generation.
Today at Qumulo, Leonard continues to foster high-velocity channels by keeping partners at the heart of strategic planning. He is widely admired for his integrity, courage, and pioneering spirit.
With his lifelong commitment to driving partner success, Leonard Iventosch has more than earned his reputation as an authority on building world-class channel organizations. He richly deserves this recognition.