John Atchison

John Atchison is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in global channel and partner marketing within the technology sector. Currently serving as the VP, Head of Global Channel Marketing at Aeris, Atchison focuses on leveraging innovative IoT technologies for enhanced connectivity and performance. Previous roles include Sr. Director at Versa Networks, where Atchison developed the award-winning Versa ACE Channel Program and led global field marketing strategies, and Director of Global Partner & Strategic Alliances Marketing at Apstra, where efforts drove significant partner engagement and growth. At Sage, Atchison spearheaded alliances with major companies, resulting in substantial revenue increases. An MBA graduate from Saint Mary's College of California and a BS in Marketing from San José State University, Atchison has a proven track record of driving successful marketing initiatives across leading organizations including Oracle, VMware, Juniper Networks, and Sun Microsystems.