Our Leadership Team

Jamie Lerner joined Quantum in July 2018 as Chief Executive Officer and President. Jamie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business while leading Quantum’s multi-pronged transformation initiatives to drive profitability, growth and innovation.

Jamie is a seasoned executive, with more than 25 years of experience developing innovative technology portfolios and leading large, high-performing organizations. Prior to Quantum, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Pivot3 a leader in hyper converged infrastructure. At Pivot3, Lerner was responsible for field sales, technical support, professional services, supply chain and operations. Before joining Pivot3, Lerner held the position of President, Cloud Systems and Solutions, at Seagate Technology, where he was responsible for Seagate’s growth initiatives in cloud computing. Prior to Seagate, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Cloud and Systems Management Technology Group at Cisco. He also was Founder, President, and CEO of CITTIO Inc., an enterprise system monitoring software company; Senior Software Architect and Product Manager at Platinum Technology (acquired by CA); and, a Senior Consultant at Andersen Consulting. Jamie holds a bachelor's degree in quantitative economics and decision sciences from the University of California, San Diego.

Ken Gianella is Quantum’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Ken joined Quantum in 2023 as Quantum’s Chief Financial Officer. With vast business expertise in technology, international finance, manufacturing, operations, and sales to government and other regulated industries, Ken plays a critical role on the company’s executive team.

Ken has more than 25 years of operations and finance experience in the tech industry working for both public and private multinational companies in roles including CFO, IRO, Treasurer, and Senior Vice President of Finance. Most recently he was at Itron with roles leading Investor Relations, Mergers, Divestitures, & Acquisitions, ESG Strategy, and as a Divisional CFO. Ken joined Itron after its acquisition of Silver Spring Networks (SSNI) where he held several senior finance roles, including serving as interim CFO. Prior to SSNI, Ken held multiple finance leadership positions at KLA-Tencor. Ken began his career in product management at various internet and telecommunication companies before becoming a General Manager at Allegheny Energy.

Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Duquesne University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business.

Henk Jan Spanjaard is Quantum’s Chief Revenue Officer and is responsible for leading the company’s global sales organization. Henk Jan brings with him a strong sales and technical heritage and has more than 25 years of experience in the data storage, security, encryption, and networking industries, leading large teams in high-growth environments. He is multi-lingual and has extensive knowledge of global markets which plays an important role in Quantum’s growth across all regions. Prior to Quantum, Henk Jan held executive positions at several public and private global technology companies, including NetApp, Imperva, InfoBlox, and A10 Networks. Most recently, Henk Jan was the Vice President and General Manager of EMEA for DriveScale, an innovative composable infrastructure SaaS startup.

Brian joined Quantum in April 2021 and is the Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for both the legal and human resources functions for the company. A senior tech-industry executive from Silicon Valley, he brings over 25 years of legal, human resources, compliance, regulatory and finance experience to the organization. Brian recently served as Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Northern California federal prosecutor’s office. Prior to that appointment, Brian was the Senior Vice President & General Counsel for NVIDIA, a Fortune 500 company, where he was responsible for legal, compliance, cybersecurity, physical security, and governmental and regulatory matters. With a background in hardware, software, and technology, he has held several notable positions at industry-leading companies, including Synopsys, Inc., Callidus Software, PeopleSoft, Netscape Communications and Silicon Graphics, bringing a breadth and depth of knowledge that supports Quantum’s future growth.

Brian has been a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Advisory Committee as well as President of the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. He is a Senior Fellow with the American Leadership Forum – Silicon Valley and has been a guest lecturer at Stanford Law School and on the Dean’s Committee on Legal Education at USC Law. Brian holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Southern California, a Diploma Superior from Universidad Javeriana in Colombia, as well as a Juris Doctorate from the USC Law School.

Laura Nash is Quantum’s Chief Accounting Officer and previously served as Quantum’s Controller since June 2019. Prior to that, Laura held various positions in Audit and Financial Accounting Advisory Services at Ernst & Young in both the US and the UK. Laura holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Aberdeen and a Certificate in Accounting from University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

As Quantum’s Chief Customer Officer, Willem leads the global Services, Technical Support, Training, Customer Success, and Enablement departments responsible for deploying, integrating, managing, and supporting Quantum’s end-to-end portfolio for customers and partners worldwide. Willem brings a fresh tech-forward approach to customer success based on service delivery platforms and automation, and partnering with teams across Quantum to deliver measured, best-in-class customer experience. Willem joined Quantum in November 2018 as the Chief Audit Executive (head of internal audit). He became the company’s Chief of Staff in January 2022 followed by becoming the Chief Information Officer in September 2022 where he guided the company through an ERP implementation.

Prior to Quantum, Willem was the Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance at eBay and implemented the channel compliance program at Juniper Networks. Willem started his career as an IT auditor/consultant with KPMG in the Netherlands followed by KPMG USA in San Francisco, CA.

Willem holds a master’s degree in business economics and information sciences from Tilburg University, The Netherlands. He also studied at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.

As Quantum’s Chief Development Officer, Ross Fujii leads the global Product, Research, Engineering, and User Experience teams. He is responsible for defining Quantum’s strategic direction, executing product releases, driving innovation in Quantum’s end-to-end portfolio, and delivering product go-to-market plans. Ross brings a structured approach to product development with a passion for solving customer pain points and delivering best-in-class data lifecycle management solutions.

Ross has over 30 years of experience developing integrated product portfolios, launching disruptive hybrid IT solutions, and leading customers through changing market transitions. Having held key leadership positions at both startups and public companies, his breadth of experience spans engineering, architecture, product strategy, business development, and Chief Technology Officer leadership roles.

He joined Quantum in June 2021 as the General Manager of the Strategic Markets Business Unit, completing the acquisitions of Pivot3 and EnCloudEn, and most recently led the Quantum global Services and Support organization as Chief Customer Officer. Before joining Quantum, Ross served in executive roles at SolarWinds, Cisco Systems, Seagate, and Computer Associates/Nimsoft. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Eric joined Quantum in November 2021 as Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations. Eric brings 25+ years of broad supply chain experience, managing everything from operations to developing strategic supplier technology engagements. Eric has deep experience with supply chains, factory operations, engineering, MBA business strategy and integration, and relationship management and has led large, highly cross-functional teams to execute strategic projects. Previously, Eric was with Seagate where he held multiple leadership roles managing global operations and the supply chain, in addition to developing strategic supplier technology agreements. Having managed operations in China and contract manufacturing facilities in Mexico, China, Singapore, and the U.S., Eric brings a global perspective and gratitude for every site and person in the worldwide supply chain. Eric holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Natasha Beckley is the Chief Marketing Officer for Quantum. In this role, Natasha is directly responsible for Quantum’s brand and marketing strategy, partnering with teams across the organization to drive awareness, demand and growth.

Natasha has extensive experience in the industry, leading transformation with an emphasis on data-driven marketing, customer experience and integrated planning. Natasha joined Quantum in 2004, and previously held marketing roles at Sony, AppliedMicro, JNI Corp as well as agency-side positions serving Fortune 500 companies, such as Charles Schwab and Symantec, through to startups. Natasha holds an MBA from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Wales.

As Quantum’s Chief of Staff, Jeff leads the Program Management Office and is responsible for the promotion and implementation of Quantum’s global strategy and organizational vision. Joining Quantum as Senior Director of Program Management and Product Test in 2006, upon Quantum’s acquisition of ADIC, he brings over 20 years of experience in systems integration, quality assurance and program management. Previously, Jeff drove Quantum’s new product development and introduction, serving as Quantum’s Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering. Prior to Quantum, he held various systems integration and development positions in the telecommunications industry.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems Management from Colorado Christian University. In his free time, Jeff enjoys biking, paddle boarding, RVing, and pretty much anything the outdoors has to offer.

Jamie Lerner joined Quantum in July 2018 as Chief Executive Officer and President. Jamie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business while leading Quantum’s multi-pronged transformation initiatives to drive profitability, growth and innovation.

Jamie is a seasoned executive, with more than 25 years of experience developing innovative technology portfolios and leading large, high-performing organizations. Prior to Quantum, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Pivot3 a leader in hyper converged infrastructure. At Pivot3, Lerner was responsible for field sales, technical support, professional services, supply chain and operations. Before joining Pivot3, Lerner held the position of President, Cloud Systems and Solutions, at Seagate Technology, where he was responsible for Seagate’s growth initiatives in cloud computing. Prior to Seagate, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Cloud and Systems Management Technology Group at Cisco. He also was Founder, President, and CEO of CITTIO Inc., an enterprise system monitoring software company; Senior Software Architect and Product Manager at Platinum Technology (acquired by CA); and, a Senior Consultant at Andersen Consulting. Jamie holds a bachelor's degree in quantitative economics and decision sciences from the University of California, San Diego.

Mr. Arden brings a long-term foundation in capital management and private equity business development. Most recently, he held the Senior Managing Director and Co-Chief Credit Officer position at Black Diamond Capital Management LLC, an alternative asset management firm, from January 2016 until March 2020.

From October 2012 to November 2014, Mr. Arden served as Chief Investment Officer – Octagon Credit Opportunities at CCMP Capital Advisors, LP, an American private equity investment firm. He was previously a Managing Director at TPG Angelo Gordon (formerly Angelo Gordon & Co. LP), a global alternative investment manager from March 2000 to June 2012. Before that, he held roles as:
  - Senior Research Analyst at AIG Global Investment Corporation.
  - Senior Equity Analyst at Troubh Partners LP.
  - Manager in the Financial Consulting Services practice at Arthur Anderson & Co., New York.

Mr. Arden received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Northwestern University and a Master in Business Administration from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Don Jaworski brings more than 40 years of delivering complex systems, scaling organizations and building new businesses. Currently, he is President and Chief Operating Officer of Lacuna Technologies, Inc., a leader in software that helps municipalities to operationalize digital infrastructure and manage transportation dynamically. At Lacuna, he leads execution and is focused on delivering value to Lacuna’s customers. Prior to joining Lacuna, Jaworski was CEO of SwiftStack, Inc., an open-source cloud data management company focused on large scale data applications, which was acquired by NVIDIA. He was SVP & GM of the core platform business at NetApp, where the team focused on the transition to scale-out systems. He has also held senior leadership roles at Brocade where he was the SVP of Product and at Nokia as the GM of the Enterprise Security business unit. Jaworski’s early career included management positions at Sun Microsystems and Amdahl Corporation.

Jaworski has been an advisor and board member for a number of early-stage companies. He received a B.S. in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

Hugues Meyrath brings an extensive background in various leadership roles at global technology companies, most notably in the networking and data storage segments.

Most recently, he served as Chief Product Officer of ServiceChannel, acquired by Fortive in 2021. Before that, he was Vice President at Dell Technologies Capital where he was responsible for driving venture funding, mergers & acquisitions, and other advisory roles for a diverse set of portfolio companies. He also held the role of Vice President of Product Management and Business Development for EMC’s Backup & Recovery Services, which offers a wide portfolio of data protection and business continuity products. Meyrath’s experience also includes executive roles at Juniper Networks, Brocade Communications, SBS and Quantum.

Christopher D. Neumeyer is an executive vice president and portfolio manager at PIMCO, a global investment management firm that provides investment solutions to companies, educational institutions, foundations and endowments across the world. Since joining PIMCO in January 2010, Mr. Neumeyer has held multiple roles and is currently responsible for identifying, originating and structuring corporate investments across the capital structure in a variety of industries for various PIMCO-managed investment funds.

Previously, he held roles at Blackstone Group and Credit Suisse First Boston. Mr. Neumeyer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Indiana University and is also a CFA® charterholder.

As a global transformation technology executive and visionary business strategist, Emily White has an impressive history of surpassing business goals and creating revolutionary growth strategies. She has a consistent record of positioning organizations for success, innovating technologies, shaping organizational design, and driving talent optimization.

Throughout her career, starting with Cerner Corporation and General Electric and moving to Synchrony, Nike, and most recently Cisco, Emily has continually progressed in her roles from Business Intelligence Program Manager to Global ERP Director/Data Science Director to her current role of VP Enterprise Data and AI.

Emily is passionate about community involvement and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations and society as a whole. Through memberships on corporate boards of directors, the facilitation of university-level courses on responsible data and AI in business, and the introduction of DE&I initiatives, she strives to give back and improve relationships within organizations and beyond.

With a varied career spanning 25 years, Emily has gained global expertise in a variety of industries encompassing Health, Fitness, and Wearables, Direct-to-Consumer Retail and E-Commerce, Footwear and Apparel, CPG, Healthcare / Healthcare IT, Financial Services, and Transportation. This diverse work experience has provided her with extensive exposure and experience to different markets and verticals, and she has developed a broad global mindset as a result of working with countries around the world including the USA, Canada, India, and EMEA.

Emily earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Shengyang Polytechnic University, a Master of Business Administration degree from Huron University, and a Master of Applied Mathematics in Computer Science at the University of Central Oklahoma. Ms. White also holds a certificate in Health Economics & Outcomes Research from the University of Washington.

Mr. Tracy has an extensive background in public company financial planning and operations. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Verifone Systems, Inc., a payment system company, from February 2019 until April 2024. Before that, from November 2017 to November 2019, Mr. Tracy served as Senior Director at Pine Hill Group, an accounting and transaction advisory firm.

From July 2015 to October 2016, Mr. Tracy held the position of Senior Vice President of Finance for TiVo Inc. (formerly Rovi), a streaming entertainment content delivery service. Before that, he was Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for TE Connectivity Inc., a publicly traded electronics connector and sensor manufacturer, from June 2013 to June 2015. He also served as Vice President and Corporate Controller at ConvaTec, a publicly traded medical products and technology company, from October 2012 to June 2013. Mr. Tracy also held various senior finance roles at Motorola Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Mr. Tracy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Rider University and a Master of Science in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University.