Cloudian names new head of marketing for APAC

Object data storage vendor Cloudian has appointed Victoria Meldrum as its new head of marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ).

Meldrum joins Cloudian from Buckner Brand Management and brings more than 20 years of experience working with technology companies including Fortinet, Menulog and Canon.

"Cloudian's unique partner-led model and engagement was a major drawcard for joining the company," Meldrum said.

"No one else in the market offers the same breath of technology in the increasingly important object storage space, exemplified by the company's growing partnerships with NVIDIA and other AI leaders."

In her new role, Meldrum aims to deepen joint marketing initiatives with Cloudian's APJ partner base, particularly in key growth regions including Australia-New Zealand, India, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Cloudian is also helping customers source hardware from local suppliers where needed and opening its inventory of pre-configured appliances acquired before tariffs to the APJ market.

Meldrum's appointment coincides with Anna Christensen's promotion to APJ head of channel and alliances.

Christensen previously led the company's regional marketing program since 2022.

"Cloudian's software-defined approach has given flexibility, choice and control to our customers and partners across APJ," Christensen said.

Meldrum will work closely with distributor partner NEXTGEN joining its new Connect initiative.

Led by industry veteran Wendy O'Keeffe, Connect will provide growth and scalable lead generation services to Australian and New Zealand partners.

"Victoria is testament to the great talent we have and are adding across our APJ business," Cloudian Asia Pacific & Japan managing director James Wright said.