Kirk Abbott

Red Hat Global IBM Alliance Manager

Kirk Abbott is currently the Red Hat Global IBM Alliance Manager, a role they have held since 2020 following IBM's acquisition of Red Hat. Previously, they worked at IBM in various management positions, including Global Software Support OEM Offerings Manager and New Zealand Maintenance Business Manager, where they managed teams and oversaw significant revenue-generating initiatives. Earlier in their career, Kirk gained experience as a Sales Engineer at CD-CAD LTD and developed skills in customer service and support roles. They hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Canterbury, earned between 1988 and 1993.

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Canterbury, New Zealand

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