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Netgear, a global provider of intelligent networking solutions, has appointed Luca Marinelli as Head of Europe. Marinelli will oversee enterprise customer development, channel partnerships, and team growth across the region.
Marinelli brings over two decades of leadership experience in the technology sector, with senior roles at Citrix, Microsoft, Cisco, Exclusive Networks, Check Point, and Alludo. His tenure includes nine years at Cisco, culminating in his role as Managing Director of Channels for EMEA, and seven years at Microsoft Italy, where he served as Senior Director for Enterprise Major and Global Accounts. He later became CEO and General Manager of Exclusive Networks Italia, and held regional leadership roles at Citrix and Alludo.
Marinelli joins Netgear at a strategic moment as the company expands its enterprise networking footprint in Europe. His appointment follows Netgear’s recent integration of Exium’s SASE Security solutions into its enterprise portfolio, aimed at enhancing support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
“Luca brings an impressive background steeped in the European tech industry,” said Eric Law, Vice President, Worldwide Sales at Netgear. “He knows how to build a loyal and proactive channel, support customers, and inspire sales teams. We’re confident he’ll help drive our enterprise vision across Europe.”
“I’m delighted to join Netgear at such a pivotal point,” said Marinelli. “I look forward to building a sales team focused on success and best practice, working closely with our channel to deliver high-powered, memorable experiences.”
With a strong partner base already in place, Netgear is now refining its channel-led approach to meet evolving business needs. Marinelli’s leadership is expected to accelerate execution of the enterprise strategy outlined earlier this year.
