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Gary Bixler, AMD

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ExecutiveGary Bixler
TitleDirector, worldwide channel development
Where basedAustin, TX
ResponsibilitiesStrategy and planning for worldwide channel business, including analysis of channel structures, creation of partner recruitment and engagement strategies and channel partner programs.
To whom do you reportStephen DiFranco, corporate vice president of sales and marketing, AMD
No. of years in current position3
No. of years in the channel12
Number of direct reportsN/A
Amount of revenue responsible forN/A
Best business decision in the past 12 monthsN/A
Top channel goal for 2007Enabling AMD's channel partners worldwide to fully leverage AMD's newly expanded product offerings in CPUs, chipsets and graphics.
Top lesson learned from solution providersThe channel is never dead (as is often rumored). The channel will always have advantages that cannot be matched in a direct model.
Biggest challengeSpending enough time with channel partners in the field.
Biggest technology innovation to affect your channel philosophy/operationsN/A
Favorite gadgetRight now it would be my new Blackberry Pearl. Finally a BB that works well as a cell phone. And the little roller ball is really cool.
First personal computerStood in line in 1984 at the University of Texas to purchase the first Macintosh and, yes, I still have it!
Most admired channel leaderN/A
Most admired companyAny successful VAR or solution provider. In the face of constant change and threats to their business model, they continue to find ways to not only survive, but also to thrive. They are always willing to do whatever it takes to best meet their customers' needs.
Most admired business personN/A
Degree(s), College(s)BS computer science, MBA, University of Texas, Austin
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