In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Julius Berger, Senior Director and Head of Corporate Mid-Market at Fujitsu (soon to be Fsas Technology), for a candid and deeply insightful conversation on what it really takes to evolve a channel strategy, especially when it means saying goodbye to the familiar.
Julius shares the story behind Fujitsu’s strategic pivot from a broadline, volume-focused model to a highly targeted, solution-driven channel approach. We explore what it takes to realign your entire partner ecosystem, the emotional complexity of ending long-standing partnerships, and how building with transparency and empathy creates the foundation for new, high-value relationships.
From championing solution selling and embracing partner individuality to redefining the distributor’s role in an AI- and services-led future, Julius offers practical lessons and honest reflections. Plus, he opens up about balancing a demanding channel career with life as a father of three, and why clear communication is his ultimate leadership superpower.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating change in the channel, building for scale, or aiming to lead with both strategy and heart.
Connect with Julius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-berger/
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