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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the appointment of Phil Mottram as Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, effective November 1, 2025, as veteran leader Heiko Meyer retires after 38 years with the company. Mottram, a seasoned technology executive, will lead HPE’s global sales teams, focusing on Servers, Hybrid Cloud solutions, and the channel and partner ecosystem, driving the company’s growth in a competitive technology landscape.
Phil Mottram named HPE’s EVP and Chief Sales Officer, effective November 1, 2025.
Mottram succeeds Heiko Meyer, who retires after 38 years at HPE.
Mottram led HPE Aruba Networking to record revenue growth.
Brings 30+ years of global technology and sales leadership experience.
Focus on Servers, Hybrid Cloud, and partner ecosystem growth.
HPE aims to strengthen customer and partner connections.
Phil Mottram, who joined HPE in 2019, steps into the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience in the technology sector. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President of Growth Markets and led HPE Aruba Networking for four years, achieving record revenue growth and profitability through innovation and operational discipline. His extensive sales leadership background, including roles at AT&T, Sprint, BT, Telstra, CSL, Vodafone, and Zayo, positions him to drive HPE’s global sales strategy across Servers, Hybrid Cloud solutions, and the partner ecosystem.
HPE President and CEO Antonio Neri emphasized Mottram’s qualifications: “HPE’s global sales function connects our customers and partners with the technology and solutions that power their ambitions. Phil is an exceptional fit for this role with his deep understanding of and focus on customer needs, collaborative leadership style, global perspective, and track record of driving growth. His experience leading HPE Aruba Networking will facilitate strong connections across the entirety of HPE’s portfolio.” Mottram’s appointment aligns with HPE’s strategic focus on enhancing customer and partner relationships while advancing its technology portfolio.
Heiko Meyer, retiring after 38 years, leaves a significant legacy at HPE. Meyer reflected on his tenure: “I joined HP in 1984 as a student in Germany and immediately connected to the company’s culture of high-performance, customer-first mentality, and community impact. Leading our Global Sales organization has been the highlight of my career, as I’ve had the opportunity to meet with customers, partners and team members from around the world. I retire from HPE feeling proud of the team and fortunate to have spent my career in service of our customers and partners. I look forward to spending more time with my family here in the US and back in Germany.” Neri praised Meyer’s contributions: “As the leader of Global Sales, Heiko led the largest sales transformation in HPE’s history, spearheading shifts in the go-to-market model that more seamlessly connected customers with relevant HPE solutions, while contributing to targeted market share gains.”
HPE’s leadership transition marks a pivotal moment as the company continues to innovate in AI, cloud, and networking solutions. With Mottram at the helm of global sales, HPE is well-positioned to strengthen its market presence, deliver cutting-edge technology solutions, and drive sustained growth in collaboration with its global customers and partners.
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