Grant Waanders has been appointed as Alliances Manager for Australia and New Zealand to help drive success by growing the company's partner sales channel.

He will manage the partner strategy and program development for the region with a focus on engaging with existing partners and recruiting new partners to support growth.

Based in Adelaide, Waanders is a highly accomplished and hands-on professional with more than 25 years of experience in the ICT industry, with most of this spent working at global vendors with extensive partner networks, including Microsoft, IBM, and Dell.

He has developed the skillset to oversee the entire partner lifecycle, from recruitment, onboarding, and enablement of new partners through to the ongoing development and sales management of those partners.

"M-Files is pleased to have Grant Waanders join the team as he brings a high level of experience and an extensive skillset to the role," says Bob Pritchard, Chief Revenue Officer, M-Files.

"With proven abilities in developing new business, partner strategy, and nurturing strategic accounts, Grant is an exceptional addition to the team," Pritchard adds.

"Joining the M-Files team is exciting," Waanders says.

"Helping partners grow their businesses successfully is a key driver for me, and I look forward to doing that with the M-Files team. Having worked in the industry for many years, it's clear that information management is crucial to the ongoing digital transformation of businesses across most industries.

"M-Files is a leader in this sector and works with partners throughout ANZ who are committed, dedicated, and passionate about their customers' success. I look forward to becoming part of that success and to helping M-Files continue to expand its presence in this region."