Hi G***g, I hope you’re doing well. I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your extensive track record as Managing Director at I***H, especially your leadership in managed print services and channel partner development. We’re currently looking for a VP of EMEA Channel Partnerships and Managed Print Services at T***s,a role that aligns closely with your expertise in solution selling, H***P partnerships and building high-performing teams across Europe. Would you be open to a brief chat about this opportunity? I’d love to share more details and hear about your career goals.

Hi G***g, Happy to share more. In this VP role you’d lead a dedicated EMEA Channel Partnerships & MPS team of roughly 8,10 professionals,channel managers covering key regions (DACH, UK&I, Nordics, Southern Europe), a partner enablement lead, and a small analytics/operations hub. You’ll report into our SVP of Global Alliances and partner closely with product, engineering and marketing to ensure seamless solution delivery. Your main objectives would be: 1. Develop and roll out a unified channel partner strategy across EMEA, leveraging H***P expertise and best-in-class solution selling practices. 2. Accelerate growth in managed print services by securing and nurturing relationships with distributors, resellers and OEM partners. 3. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design and position tailored end-to-end IT + print solutions for our largest enterprise clients. 4. Build, mentor and scale a high-performing partner management & solution sales organization, fostering continuous learning and performance excellence. 5. Monitor market trends, competitive moves and customer feedback to refine our offerings and inform strategic planning. T***s places strong emphasis on career development,there are structured leadership programs, ongoing technical certifications and a collaborative culture that empowers you to innovate. Would you be open to a 30-minute call so we can dive deeper into the role and talk through your ideal next challenges?

Hi G***g, Great question. In the first 3,6 months, you’d be tackling three core challenges: 1. Aligning & Accelerating Regional Go-to-Market: Each EMEA sub-region currently runs slightly different H***P-MPS programs and incentives. Your priority will be to harmonize these approaches,standardizing partner onboarding, incentives, enablement materials and sales plays so our top distributors and resellers see a consistent, compelling proposition across DACH, UK&I, Nordics and Southern Europe. 2. Building Initial Pipeline & Partner Momentum: We’ve identified several tier-one distributors that haven’t yet engaged fully in our refreshed MPS offering. You’ll work to secure initial commitments, co-develop joint business plans and kick off pilot opportunities with 3,5 flagship partners to prove our model and quick-start revenue. 3. Strengthening Internal Processes & Analytics: The current channel operations and reporting cadence need tightening. You’ll set up a streamlined partner analytics hub,defining key dashboards, SLAs and feedback loops to ensure both commercial and technical teams move in lockstep. Key success metrics by month 6 would include: • Number of new or upgraded partner agreements signed (target: 6,8 across EMEA) • Managed Print Services revenue booked from pilot partners (initial quota: €1.5,2M) • Partner enablement score (measured via training completion and certification rates) • Time-to-value (reduction in onboarding cycle by 20%) • Early customer satisfaction feedback on solution delivery Does this align with what you’d expect? I’d be happy to dive into any of these points or discuss how we’ll support you with internal resources and leadership backing. Let me know if you’d like to set up a call to go deeper.

Hi G***g, Great question. To ensure you hit those 3,6 month targets, you’ll have: 1. Dedicated EMEA Channel & MPS Team , 4 Regional Channel Managers (DACH, UK&I, Nordics, Southern Europe) , Partner Enablement Lead with experience in H***P certifications , Analytics & Operations Hub (2 data specialists and 1 project manager) 2. Cross-Functional Support , Direct liaison to Product & Engineering SMEs for rapid solution customizations , Marketing resources for co-branded campaigns, events and partner communications , Finance and legal partners to accelerate deal structuring and contract sign-off 3. Leadership Sponsorship , You’ll report straight to our SVP of Global Alliances, who champions EMEA growth at the executive level , Monthly review cadence with the Leadership Team to secure budget for incentives and pilot programs , Access to our Leadership Development program, including exec coaching and peer roundtables Would you be available for a 30-minute call next week to dive deeper? I’m free: • Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00,10:30 CET • Thursday, April 18th at 14:00,14:30 CET Let me know which slot works,or feel free to suggest an alternative. Looking forward to our chat! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi G***g, Great question,happy to clarify. At T***s you’ll benefit from a more structured executive sponsorship and clearly earmarked budget lines than you may have experienced at I***H: 1. Executive Sponsorship - You report directly to our SVP of Global Alliances, who champions EMEA channel growth at the board level. That means your priorities and budget requests go straight onto the leadership agenda each month. - There’s a formal monthly review with the SVP and our CFO to fast-track any incentive or pilot-program funding you need. 2. Dedicated Budget Framework - We allocate a fixed EMEA Channel & MPS budget each fiscal year for partner incentives, co-marketing campaigns and proof-of-concept pilots,no ad-hoc approvals required for requests within that envelope. - If you hit agreed milestones (e.g. 6,8 new partner agreements or €1.5,2M in pilot revenues), you unlock additional “stretch” funds to accelerate the next phase. 3. Leadership Development & Resources - In addition to financial backing, you’ll have access to our Leadership Development program (exec coaching, peer roundtables and tailored workshops) with a separate budget line. - Cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing, finance and legal) are on standby to partner with you on any opportunity, backed by dedicated headcount and operating funds. I hope this gives you a clear sense of how we’ve built in robust support for you to hit your goals quickly. Looking forward to diving deeper on Thursday, April 18th at 14:00 CET. Talk then! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain