Nicholas Tan

Nicholas Tan is an experienced professional in the technology distribution and sales sectors, currently serving as Backup Exec South Asia & APJ Distribution at Arctera.io since December 2024, where the focus is on driving Backup Exec business through channel partners in the APJ region. Previously, Nicholas held the position of Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific & Japan at Veritas Technologies LLC from July 2021, successfully increasing distribution-led business from 20% to 38% over two years. Earlier roles include Country General Manager at Tech Data Singapore, where operations for a $200M P&L were managed, and Country Head of Sales at Dimension Data, overseeing a significant revenue operation. Additionally, Nicholas has held managerial positions at VMware and IBM, focusing on strategic growth and market share. Educational qualifications include a Degree in Engineering from the National University of Singapore and an Executive Education Programme from Boston University.