Michael Bates

Michael Bates is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and channel management within the technology sector. Currently serving as Storage & Software Channel Manager at IBM since May 2019, Michael oversees one of IBM's largest Storage Partners, Converge Technology Solutions. Prior roles include networking and software sales management at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, cloud sales at iCLOUD USA, and business development at Bates of Ash Ltd. Notably, Michael achieved significant sales growth during tenures at HGST and Samsung Electronics, demonstrating a strong track record of increasing revenue across various regions and channels. Michael holds a BSBA in Marketing & Computer Science from Suffolk University and a degree in Business Management Studies from the University of Reading.