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On the lighter side of things, we ask the
industry experts what makes them tick. . . .
Marco Fanizzi, Vice President of
Sales at Commvault EMEA
WWhat would you describe as your
most memorable achievement?
I have been in this industry for 31 years, so
it’s difficult to pick just one. In terms of my
career to date, however, I would have to
say my appointment by Commvault as Vice
President and General Manager EMEA has
been my most memorable achievement. This
is not only because of the type of company
it is and the excellent technology it provides
to its customers, but also for the ethos and
spirit of the people who work there.
What first made you think of a
career in technology?
When I decided to start a career in
technology it was because I felt that tech
– ICT and telecommunication in particular
– was starting to become more critical and
influential. I felt there was going to be a
significant change driven by the sector and
wanted to be involved more directly in what
was coming. For me, it’s important to do
something you’re passionate about and with
the influence technology has had, and will
continue to have, I am very pleased I made
the decision.
What style of management
philosophy do you employ with
your current position?
My philosophy is always the same – I
value the knowledge of the people that
work with me and want to ensure I give
them the chance and opportunity to
contribute. I’m accepting of mistakes
being made, especially where my team
learns from them and make better future
decisions based on them. Ultimately, I
believe that compassion, collaboration and
understanding is even more important now
than it has ever been.
What do you think will emerge as the
technology trend of 2020 and why?
I think there are two main things that will
emerge this year. One is the most obvious
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WHEN I DECIDED TO START
A CAREER IN TECHNOLOGY IT WAS
BECAUSE I FELT THAT TECH – ICT AND
TELECOMMUNICATION IN PARTICULAR
– WAS STARTING TO BECOME MORE
CRITICAL AND INFLUENTIAL.
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