GCX Managed Services appoints Luca Simonelli as Senior Vice President

GCX Managed Services (GCX) recently announced the appointment of Luca Simonelli as Senior Vice President, Channel & Global Alliances. Known for its innovative networking solutions, GCX serves leading brands in sectors such as hospitality, retail, FMCG, and manufacturing.

With over 20 years of experience, Luca is set to expand GCX’s global partner ecosystem, focusing on strengthening ties with technology vendors and engaging telecom operators and service providers that rely on GCX. In addition, he will spearhead GCX’s operations in Italy, overseeing commercial activities and local teams.

Luca has previously excelled in developing channel strategies and scaling global operations. He arrives at GCX from Cato Networks, where he was Vice President for EMEA. His resume includes leadership roles at OpenDNS (currently under Cisco), Lastline, Fortinet, and Attachmate.

This strategic appointment comes on the heels of significant growth for GCX, fuelled by international customer acquisition and the launch of secure networking solutions. The company plans to capitalise on this momentum by investing in automation and AI technologies, charting a product roadmap that promises leading secure connectivity solutions for enterprises globally.

The CEO of GCX, Lorenzo Romano commented, “Luca brings not only deep technical expertise but also a passion for building strong partnerships and high-performing teams. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment for our business, as we deepen our channel focus, accelerate our growth and push the boundaries of what’s possible in managed services, all to deliver greater value to our customers, partners and shareholders.”