Douglas Wallace

General Manager, Latin America and The Caribbean (Except Brazil) at Pure Storage

Douglas Wallace is a seasoned senior executive specializing in startup initiatives, business restructuring, and the development of sales organizations across Latin America and the Caribbean for global technology firms.

With a track record of excellence, Douglas is adept at leading diverse teams to exceed set objectives, leveraging his advanced technical and sales acumen in the IT sector, including expertise in Cloud, Storage, Security, Mobility, and Networking.

His abilities extend to maintaining strong relationships with key clients, distributors, channels, and alliances, showcasing exceptional interpersonal and public relations skills alongside a relentless commitment to quality and superior performance.

Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Douglas has a comprehensive skill set that encompasses Forecasting, Pipeline Management, Budgeting, Business Planning, Team Development, Sales Management, Channel Growth, and Product Marketing across various sectors like Enterprise, Telecommunications, Government, and Small to Medium Businesses.

Drawing from his educational background, Douglas pursued High School studies at Colegio Jabaquara, followed by Elementary education at Colegio Virgo Potens and Escola Maria Ward.

His academic journey continued with an MBA in International Business Administration from Hult International Business School, complemented by a Major in Electrical Engineering from Escola de Engenharia Mauá.

In terms of professional experience, Douglas has held significant roles such as General Manager for Latin America and The Caribbean (excluding Brazil) at Pure Storage, Director Regional for the Multi-Country Organization at NetApp, and various leadership positions at Symantec focusing on different markets and channels.

His career also includes impactful roles at Enterasys Networks, Cabletron Systems, and Brazil Software, where he honed his expertise in areas of IT, Storage, Security, Networking, Software, and Cloud/SaaS solutions.

Douglas Wallace's journey in the technology sector has been marked by rapid results, consistent promotions, and a reputation for achieving high standards of performance and efficiency.