Management software vendor, Computer Associates (CA), has appointed Patrina Kerr as national channel sales manager, reporting to Vicki Bain, director channels and alliances.Kerr has 12 years IT industry experience across the Asia Pacific region, primarily in sales and marketing roles.  Prior to joining CA, Kerr worked in short term roles at Sage ACCPAC Australia and Altiris Australia and was the partner group manager for four years at Microsoft New Zealand.