NetApp scores key hire in former Lenovo executive
.jpg)
Data services giant NetApp has snagged a former senior executive out of Lenovo to manage its largest business unit – a move the company says will help “lead the change into a new era.”
This week NetApp announced in a blog post it has brought on Kim Stevenson to be its new senior vice president and general manager of its Foundational Data Services Business Unit. A spokeswoman confirms she will be based in Research Triangle Park where NetApp operates a hub on Kit Creek Road.
Stevenson was considered a trophy hire by Lenovo, which has what it calls a “dual headquarters” in Morrisville. Fresh off of Intel, Stevenson was brought on personally in 2017 by another Intel veteran, Kirk Skaugen, who at the time was a new Triangle-based data center group leader. But her tenure didn't last long. Lenovo confirms she resigned a year and a half ago for "personal/family issues." She was replaced by Doug Fisher in late 2018.
NetApp's announcement – penned by Brad Anderson, executive vice president and general manager of the NetApp Cloud Infrastructure and Storage, Systems and Software business units – notes that while at Lenovo as general manager of the Data Center Products and Solutions business (based in RTP), Stevenson grew the unit by more than $2 billion.
In a statement included in the post, Stevenson said that NetApp’s “partnerships with the biggest public cloud providers, its engaged ecosystem, and diverse portfolio across storage solutions and data services, give it a great position.”
“I’m excited to help realize this potential and keep NetApp ahead of the market,” Stevenson stated.
Prior to her last role at Lenovo, Stevenson was chief operating officer of the Client, IoT and System Architecture Group. And prior to Lenovo, she was at Intel where, over a seven-year tenure, she went from being chief information officer to managing its largest business unit, Client and Internet of Things Business and Systems Architecture.
source bizjournals
Industry: Data Centre
Latest Jobs
-
- Senior Presales Consultant | Managed Security Services | London
- London
- N/A
-
Senior Presales Consultant – Managed Security Services Location: London-commutable (Hybrid) A well-established cyber consultancy is seeking a Senior Presales Consultant to drive growth across its managed security services / advisory portfolio. This hybrid role bridges commercial and technical expertise supporting solution design, shaping customer proposals, and guiding conversations from scoping through to delivery. Key experience: Background in managed security services, including SOC operations and threat detection Strong knowledge of cloud and on-prem security tooling (SIEM, EDR, IAM) Penetration testing Proven ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value Confident in customer-facing engagements and pre-sales delivery Experience contributing to bids, proposals, and RFI/RFP responses To find out more contact me on 07884666351 Visa sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this role.
-
- Senior SOC Engineer - Microsoft | Splunk. Permanent. London
- London
- N/A
-
Senior SOC Engineer – Hybrid London Type: Full-Time A well-established cyber security provider is seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to strengthen its managed services function. This role is ideal for someone with a strong operational background in SIEM and EDR tools who can confidently lead customer onboarding, fine-tune detection strategies, and act as a senior point of contact for technical escalations. You will need to be SC clearable. Bonus points if you have SC clearance currently. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth integration of new clients into the service, optimising alerting capabilities and delivering meaningful outcomes during investigations. This is a hands-on position, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain robust security operations across multiple environments. Prior experience in a cyber-focused MSP or MSSP Strong hands-on capability with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, or similar Proficiency in scripting and query languages such as KQL or PowerShell Knowledge of detection logic, investigation workflows, and cloud-based infrastructure Confident communicator with strong documentation and reporting skills Apply today for more information.