Chris Lamborn

Chris Lamborn has had a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Chris is currently a Co-Founder at Partner XLR8 since April 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Principal at Channel XLR8 starting in September 2021. From April 2018 to September 2021, Chris worked at NetApp as the Head of WW Partner GTM, Programs and Alliances. Chris also held the position of Director, Global Distribution at NetApp from November 2015 to April 2018. Before NetApp, they worked at Brocade as the Director, EMEA Distribution and Head of EMEA Distribution from November 2014 to November 2015 and from May 2010 to November 2015, respectively. Chris started their career at Toad Group Plc as a Corporate Sales Manager from April 2000 to April 2005. Chris also worked at Avaya as an EMEA Distribution Account Manager from December 2009 to May 2010, and at Nortel as an EMEA Distribution Account Manager from January 2008 to December 2009 and as a Distribution Sales Account Manager from April 2005 to January 2008.

Chris Lamborn attended Kingston University from 1990 to 1993, where they pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering.