SUSE Executive and Leadership Team

George Qin, the President, Greater (China) at SUSE, manages the strategic expansion and market penetration of enterprise-grade open source solutions throughout the Greater China region. Overseeing local sales operations and community partnerships, the President, Greater (China) drives the adoption of Linux Operating Systems and storage technologies among large-scale industrial clients. This leadership role involves navigating complex regulatory environments while ensuring that the company maintains a robust presence in the regional data center and cloud sectors. By fostering deep relationships with local technology ecosystems, George Qin accelerates the delivery of edge solutions tailored to specific market demands. The President, Greater (China) coordinates with global leadership to align regional growth targets with the broader corporate financial profile. Through consistent focus on recurring revenue streams and customer success, Qin strengthens the market footprint of the organization, ensuring that the company remains a trusted partner for mission-critical workloads across the entire region.

Alan Chan, the President at SUSE, architects the overarching corporate strategy and global operational framework for the organization. Overseeing the execution of business objectives across all product lines, including Enterprise Linux and Container Management, the President ensures that the company maintains its status as a leader in open source innovation. This leadership role involves managing the intersection of product development and market demand to support the company's exceptional financial profile and recurring revenue growth. By coordinating with the board and executive leadership, Alan Chan drives the long-term vision for scaling operations from the data center to the edge. The President monitors global performance metrics to ensure that the company continues to serve mission-critical workloads for a blue-chip client base. Through rigorous oversight of organizational efficiency and strategic partnerships, Chan secures the company's competitive advantage, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable profitability within the global software industry.

Mitsukuni Iio, the President & Managing Director (Japan) at SUSE, directs all business activities and operational growth within the Japanese market. Overseeing the deployment of enterprise-grade Linux and storage solutions, the President & Managing Director (Japan) ensures that local clients receive reliable support for mission-critical workloads. This leadership role involves managing regional sales teams and technical support structures to maximize customer satisfaction and retention. By aligning the company's global open source strategy with the specific needs of the Japanese enterprise sector, Mitsukuni Iio drives significant market share expansion. The President & Managing Director (Japan) collaborates with regional partners to integrate edge solutions into existing infrastructure, facilitating seamless transitions to cloud-native environments. Through disciplined management of regional resources and a focus on high-growth recurring revenue, Iio strengthens the company's presence in Japan, ensuring that the organization remains the preferred choice for large-scale, secure, and innovative software solutions.

Jeff Price, the Field Chief Technology Officer (North America) at SUSE, directs the technical strategy for enterprise-grade open source solutions across the North American market. Overseeing the integration of Linux Operating Systems and Container Management, the Field Chief Technology Officer (North America) ensures that mission-critical workloads remain secure and scalable for a diverse client base. This leadership role involves collaborating with engineering teams to refine storage and edge solutions, directly impacting the adoption of open source technologies within Fortune 500 enterprises. By aligning technical roadmaps with customer requirements, Jeff Price optimizes the deployment of cloud-native architectures. The Field Chief Technology Officer (North America) maintains constant engagement with regional partners to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Through this technical oversight, Price secures the competitive positioning of the company within the complex North American software landscape, driving consistent innovation and operational excellence for all regional clients.