Veeam Taps Commvault Executive Michelle Graff to Lead Global Partner Strategy
Event summary
- Veeam appoints Michelle Graff as SVP of Global Partners and Channel, overseeing a 35,000+ partner ecosystem.
- Graff brings 25 years of experience in scaling global partner organizations, most recently at Commvault.
- Her role focuses on simplifying partner engagement, accelerating co-sell, and driving data resilience for AI adoption.
- Veeam positions partners as key enablers of secure, resilient data for AI at scale.
The big picture
Veeam’s appointment of Michelle Graff underscores the strategic importance of partners in driving AI adoption. With 95% of organizations citing data challenges as a barrier to AI progress, Veeam aims to position its 35,000+ partner ecosystem as a key differentiator in delivering secure, resilient data for AI at scale. This move reflects broader industry trends where data resilience and cyber readiness are becoming foundational for AI deployment.
What we're watching
- Partner Engagement
- How Graff’s leadership will simplify engagement and accelerate co-sell within Veeam’s vast partner ecosystem.
- AI Data Trust
- Whether Veeam can sustain its position as a leader in data resilience amid the growing demand for trusted AI data.
- Market Differentiation
- The pace at which Veeam differentiates itself from competitors like Commvault by leveraging its partner network.