Gilbert Vendryes
Board Member

Gilbert Vendryes has been working in the high-tech industry for more than 28 years, focusing mainly on international strategy and partnership development. He currently heads the Global Partner Programs at Zoom Video Communications. He has worked for large corporations with strong brand identities, such as Apple, EMC, and most recently VMware where he provided directions to enhance partners’ experience and long-term loyalty. He also serves on a startup company advisory board.

A native of France, Gilbert currently resides in Santa Cruz County where he indulges himself in his passion for art in all its forms (including culinary arts!) and has started collecting contemporary visual art. He actively participates in a series of non-profit organizations and has served for 6 years on the Board of Directors of the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. He is currently serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Montalvo Arts Center, where he also contributes to a series of committees.