Joseph Vito joins rackspace as senior VP of partnerships

Rackspace Technology adds Joseph Vito to lead global alliance partnerships.

Rackspace Technology, a hybrid cloud and AI solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Joseph Vito as Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliance Partnerships. Vito will play a role in leading Rackspace’s global strategy, focusing on cultivating and enhancing technology and channel partnerships that drive innovation while providing value to customers.

Joseph Vito joins Rackspace with over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, cloud transformation, and enterprise solutions. His extensive career spans across various sectors, including financial services, life sciences, energy, and consumer manufacturing. His most recent role was as a Strategic Transformation Principal at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he aided some of the globe’s largest organisations in developing cloud adoption strategies and migrating from legacy systems to advanced cloud-based solutions.

Prior to his time at AWS, Vito held the position of Transformation Advisor at Dell-EMC, where he assisted clients with the design, investment, and deployment of integrated solutions, notably encompassing DevOps and workload management. His career also includes leadership positions such as CIO for UBS AG’s Global Data Services division, CTO and Head of Data Operations at Dun & Bradstreet, and CTO/CIO roles at US Trust & Merrill Lynch, focusing on steering technology strategies and integration initiatives.

Joseph Vito holds a Bachelor of Arts in Managerial Economics from Union College and a Master's Degree in Finance from Pace University, helping demonstrate his academic background to complement his industry expertise.

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