Chuck Willis is a highly accomplished professional with 18 years of sales experience, including 12 years of specialization in the data center industry. Chuck currently holds the position of Vice President, Global Key Account Management, successfully managing some of our largest hyperscale clients. Chuck’s focus on understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions has been the driving force behind the remarkable growth of the accounts under his supervision. Prior to joining Direct Line in 2018, he held multiple impactful roles at Corning, including sales development specialist and sales engineer for global accounts.
Catherine Scheen: Marketing Director APAC at Direct Line Global. She believes in integrated strategies to develop brand connections, enriching customer experience, and driving media collaborations.
Andy Lovit is Chief Commercial Officer at Direct Line Global. He joined Direct Line Global in November 2021 with more than 25 years of experience building and driving global sales, go to market, and field operations teams ranging from Venture Capital & Private Equity to public companies for telecom, data networking, cybersecurity, Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), and services companies. Andy served as an Independent Director, Board of Directors for Adaptive Mobile Security, a global leader in mobile security, until the recent acquisition by ENEA. Andy most recently was Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Systems and Software for Adesto Technologies, a leading global provider of advanced semiconductors and embedded systems for IoT, that was acquired by Dialog Semiconductor in June 2020. Prior to that, Andy served as the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Echelon Corporation, a pioneer in Intelligent IoT networking platforms, which was acquired by Adesto Technologies.
Dustin Powell is Director of Managed Services at Direct Line Global. He has been with the company since 2015 and brings over a decade of experience, with a bachelor’s degree in Networking and Communications Management. He loves collaborating with others and helping them to excel to new heights.
Mike Janes is SVP of Business Development at Direct Line. He joined the company in 2011 and has over two decades of sales and business development experience, specializing in the B2B Industry. Mike manages sales and business development functions and has grown the business significantly in the last several years. He constantly pushes the envelope in his work and finds new and innovative ways to increase sales and revenue. Before Direct Line, Mike worked as an integral part of sales as a team leader in Silicon Valley companies. From Silicon Valley, CA, Mike holds an MBA from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance from San Diego State University.
William is a transformational global leader with a track record of delivering market-leading results in the U.S. and 60-countries globally. He has deep expertise in data analytics, software, technology, M&A, and international/global development in the technology services industries. He has experience serving a broad client base, including corporations (Fortune 5000), government, institutions, NGOs, and scholastic market segments. In addition, he has a proven ability to lead technology innovation efforts, build teams, and thrive in fast-paced, multicultural, and diverse business environments. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Ithaca College. William joined Direct Line’s Global Board of Directors in March 2020; as a member of the executive team and CEO, William envisioned Direct Line Global for exceptional growth in size and capability while fostering a culture of integrity, empathy, and ownership.
