Anar Desai

Anar Desai is a seasoned professional in channel sales with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Vice President of NAM Channel Sales at Palo Alto Networks since October 2018, Anar previously held the position of Senior Director of Channel Sales at Nutanix, where efforts focused on building a dedicated Channel Sales team and executing strategic initiatives to foster market growth. Prior experience includes significant contributions at NetApp, where Anar managed a team overseeing major reseller CDW and achieved recognition as the 2011 CDW Diamond Partner of the Year. Educational qualifications include a BS in Marketing from Penn State University, an MBA in Strategy & Finance from Washington University in St. Louis, and a certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.