IBM veteran to step into CRO role at Red Hat

Andrew Brown, a long-time IBM veteran, is set to become the new CRO at Red Hat, succeeding Larry Stack, who is moving to an advisory position at IBM.

Previously the GM of IBM Technology Sales for the UK and Ireland, Brown (pictured) will work with Stack throughout the third quarter to ensure a seamless leadership shift.

Brown will be in charge of commercial and public sales, as well as consulting services, and will lead the global market strategy. 

Matt Hicks, President and CEO of Red Hat said: “Andrew understands the intricacies of Red Hat’s business and our culture, and brings vast experience in delivering customer value at scale across a wide range of technology areas as we seek to address evolving customer requirements.”