HPE appoints Mark Ablett as VP in APJ for HPE Networking

Ablett will lead the integrated sales operations following HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks.

HPE has appointed Mark Ablett as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) at HPE Networking. The appointment comes as HPE completes its acquisition of Juniper Networks.

In his new role, Ablett will be spearheading the integrated sales organization of both HPE and Juniper Networks. This includes driving growth and customer success across the region, overseeing the combined go-to-market strategy and execution for HPE Networking - the unified organization in APJ that brings together the strengths of HPE Aruba Networking and Juniper Networks.

A veteran in the tech industry, Ablett joined HPE in 2024 to lead HPE Aruba Networking’s end-to-end business strategy and execution and brings more than 25 years of experience in the APJ region to this expanded role.

Prior to HPE, Ablett served as President of the Digital Infrastructure business unit at Hitachi Vantara and successfully steered global and geo-level businesses toward growth and impact. He brings a deep understanding of the market landscape, backed by a proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver transformational growth.

“I’m honored to lead HPE Networking in Asia Pacific and Japan at a time when innovation is no longer a choice but a force reshaping how businesses operate, evolve, and create value in today’s dynamic world,” said Ablett.

“With a strong focus on delivering AI-native networking solutions from edge to cloud, I’m committed to empowering our customers and partners to turn innovation into measurable business impact,” he added.

Ablett began his career in enterprise sales and marketing and has held numerous leadership roles overseeing the APAC, ANZ, and ASEAN regions. He has also previously held leadership titles within Juniper Networks over a span of almost seven years before moving to Hitachi Vantara.

HPE Networking or HPE Aruba Networking, is the networking division of HPE. It encompasses products and services for building, securing, and managing networks from the edge to the cloud, including wired, wireless, and wide area network (solutions. HPE Aruba Networking is known for its focus on AI-powered automation, security, and unified management.

Following the acquisition of Juniper Networks, there will now be a focus on integration the solutions to address the growing demand for secure, unified technology driven by AI and hybrid cloud trends, positioning the combined company as a major player in the networking market.