Masergy appoints new channel lead

SD-WAN,  cloud communications and managed security solutions provider Masergy has hired Emily Nerland to lead its UK channel account management team, amid fresh investments across its channel operations.

Masergy EMEA managing director Steve Harrington said the company was amplifying partner revenue capabilities and driving new opportunities in the channel.

“In order to continue this success, the UK account management team has doubled, and we’ve bolstered our partner training programmes. In addition to this investment, I am pleased to announce that Emily Nerland, industry veteran, has joined Masergy to head up the UK channel account management team. Emily has extensive experience working in the UK Channel for several service providers and is perfectly positioned to deliver the Masergy vision in the UK.”

Commenting on her appointment, Nerland said that market opportunity for partners is “boundless” with Masergy “perfectly positioned” to help it achieve goals.

Most notably, the provider has placed considerable focus on detailed account mapping, strategic business planning and key joint marketing programmes with its channel partners.

Through a series of on-site and virtual training plus product and technology specific certification programs, partners are equipped with specialist knowledge and the means to sell and promote solutions to enterprise customers globally, Masergy said.