Fred Patterson

Fred Patterson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in channel sales and leadership within the technology sector. Currently serving as Canadian Ecosystem Leader at Red Hat since February 2022, Fred previously held the position of Channel Sales Manager for Canada at Radware, where the focus was on application delivery and cybersecurity solutions. Fred's career includes significant roles at Cisco Systems as Channel Lead for Security Architecture, where management of a national partner ecosystem was key, and as Director of Channels at Symantec (Canada) Corporation, contributing to North American channel strategies and driving revenue growth. Fred began a career in sales at Waterloo Maple Inc. as VP of Worldwide Sales, managing sales on a global scale. Fred holds a degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.