René Karel

René Karel is a seasoned business development executive with extensive experience in partner management and support services across various technology firms. Currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development for the Americas at TSANet, René previously held the role of Director of Partner Management at VMware, Inc., where responsibilities included managing global partner support relationships and negotiating agreements. René's career also features leadership positions at Symantec Corporation, Dell, Inc., and SAP America, Inc., focusing on partner alliances, support marketing, and IT consulting. A board member and past chairman of TSANet, René has contributed to establishing cooperative support frameworks recognized by major vendors globally. Educational credentials include an MBA from IFKS Management Training Institute and a Bachelor of Business Administration from KV Zurich Business School.