GTT Communications, Inc. announced that Robert Westervelt has been appointed senior vice president for channel sales for the Americas division. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Westervelt was vice president for channel sales for the East region. Mr. Westervelt will lead GTT’s indirect channel sales across the Americas including channel partner program strategies, initiatives and relationship management. As a seasoned channel sales leader in the telecom industry, Mr. Westervelt brings more than 25 years of experience to his new role.