Gary Edes

Gary Edes is an experienced channel operations professional with a robust background in managing partner programs and operational strategies. Currently serving as the Channel Program Manager at Pure Storage since March 2019, Gary oversees the design and management of global partner incentives. Prior roles include Global Channel Operations Manager at Quest Software, where responsibilities included re-launching the Quest Partner Circle program post-Dell separation, and Global Operations Program Manager at Dell, where Gary facilitated the integration of the Quest Partner Circle into Dell's framework. Additional experience includes significant roles at SAP, where Gary directed US Channel Operations and played a key role in developing the SAP PartnerEdge program, as well as a tenure at Compaq Computer Corporation. Gary holds an MBA from D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University and a B.S. in Economics from the University of New Hampshire.