Here’s a roundup of the most impactful MSP channel career moves for 2024’s fourth quarter.
Keepit Appoints New Chief Product Officer to Lead Strategic Development of SaaS Data Protection Solutions
Michael Amsinck
Michael Amsinck will be instrumental in turning Keepit’s vision into actionable plans, as the company continues to expand its global presence and lead innovation in the data protection space.
Key quote from the press release:
“This is a pivotal time for Keepit as we continue to expand our global presence and strengthen our position as the leading provider of SaaS data protection. Michael Amsinck’s expertise will be invaluable as we navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.”— Morten Felsvang, CEO, Keepit
EasyDMARC Welcomes Experienced Channel Sales Leader to Strengthen MSP Partner Network
Allan Richards
Key quote from the EasyDMARC press release:
“We’re doubling down on our channel strategy this year, and I’m thrilled to welcome Allan to the EasyDMARC team as we work towards that. His extensive experience in cybersecurity channel sales and his track record of partner success will be instrumental in helping us expand our partner ecosystem while providing them with the best possible experience.” — Gerasim Hovhannisyan, CEO and co-founder, EasyDMARC
Tanuj Raja
TD SYNNEX Strengthens Digital Platform Leadership with Addition of Tanuj Raja
Key quote from the TD SYNNEX press release:
“Tanuj’s deep understanding of emerging technology solutions will significantly enhance our ability to deliver innovative go-to-market options to the channel.” — Reyna Thompson, incoming North America president, TD SYNNEX
Sean Forkan
Black Duck Appoints Sean Forkan as Chief Revenue Officer
Key quote from the Black Duck press release:
“I am excited to partner with Sean as a team builder and customer champion to capitalize on this unique opportunity to match his impressive track record with our broad portfolio and growing market.” — Jason Schmitt, chief executive officer, Black Duck
Fortinet Appoints Distinguished Public Sector Leader Janet Napolitano to its Board of Directors
Janet Napolitano
Janet Napolitano is an American attorney and politician who has served as the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, governor of Arizona, and president of the University of California system.
Key quote from the Fortinet press release:
“We’re pleased to welcome Janet Napolitano to our esteemed board of directors. Janet’s contributions to national security and public policy will be invaluable as we continue deepening our focus on strategic, collaborative efforts to reduce cyber risks on a global scale.
“Janet’s commitment to safeguarding our nation as a former leader of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will help Fortinet further our mission to secure people, devices, and data everywhere.” — Ken Xie, Founder, chairman of the board and CEO, Fortinet
RegScale Adds Top Global CSO Roland Cloutier as Strategic Advisor
Roland Cloutier
Former TikTok and DoD global security executive will help Accelerate RegScale’s Footprint in the GRC Space.
Key quote from the RegScale blog:
“Roland’s track record of building and scaling security programs for large organizations makes him invaluable to our advisory team.
“His deep understanding of enterprise security challenges, combined with his experience in transforming global organizations, will be instrumental as we continue to expand our offerings and revolutionize the GRC landscape.” — Eric Erston, chief revenue officer, RegScale
Blancco Technology Group Announces CEO Transition
Lou DiFruscio
Lou DiFruscio to succeed Matt Jones to lead next phase of rapid growth.
Key quote from the Blancco press release:
“As customers of all sizes embrace the circular economy, I’m committed to furthering our mission to help them reduce risk, increase efficiencies, and improve sustainability with market-leading products and services, while continuing to foster the core values that make Blancco an exceptional place to work for our global team. The company has an extremely bright future, and I am humbled and eager to be a part of it.” — Lou DiFruscio, new CEO, Blancco
Richard Chang
Seasoned business leader and entrepreneur to strengthen organizational strategy and scale operations.
Key quote from the Blumira press release:
“Blumira is rapidly transforming the security landscape by delivering affordable, effective, automated and easy-to-use solutions to midsized and smaller businesses. As we continue this upward momentum, Rich will have an immediate, measurable impact on our productivity and strategic execution. His experience in streamlining initiatives and aligning teams will be key to accelerating our growth.” — Jim Simpson, CEO, Blumira
Jay Heffernan
AlarMax Names Jay Heffernan Vice President of Sales, East Coast
Heffernan will bolster AlarMax’s growth initiatives as the company expands its portfolio and service offerings for customers nationwide.
Key quote from the press release:
“As we grow, it’s essential we remain grounded and connected to the areas we serve. Jay knows the industry, and he knows this region. We’re putting our branches in the right hands at the right time.” — Randy Hall, president, AlarMax
Former SentinelOne CFO Joins Swimlane Leadership Team
Bob Parker
Swimlane names Bob Parker as chief financial officer to prepare for next phase of growth.
Key quote from the Swimlane press release:
“Joining Swimlane is an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of security operations around automation. Seeing how the company’s cutting-edge automation platform is already transforming the security industry, I knew I had to be a part of it. I look forward to building on the company’s success and working closely with … the leadership team to further accelerate Swimlane’s growth trajectory.” — Bob Parker, new CFO, Swimlane
Ken Marks
Ken Marks Joins Cynomi as Chief Revenue Officer
Marks to lead sales strategy, revenue acceleration, partner relations and go-to-market initiatives as the company scales in the cybersecurity industry.
Key quote from the Cynomi press release:
“With the ever-rising demand for effective cybersecurity solutions and the important role service providers play in this ecosystem, I understand the market need around Cynomi’s vCISO platform,” said . “Empowering service providers with the tools they need to build and execute cybersecurity strategies that protect SMEs against today’s evolving threats is an exploding market sector. I look forward to driving Cynomi’s growth and expanding the company’s reach to make CISO-level security accessible to more organizations worldwide.” — Ken Marks, new chief revenue officer, Cynomi
Liongard Welcomes Callen Sapien as Chief Product Officer, Joe Alapat Takes on Pivotal Role as Chief Strategy Officer
Callen Sapien
Sapien will lead product innovation at Liongard, ensuring the platform continues to meet the evolving needs of MSPs.
Key quote from the press release:
“I’m thrilled to join Liongard at such an exciting time. Liongard’s platform, with its deep visibility, serves as the source of truth for MSPs managing complex tech stacks. I look forward to working with the team to expand our capabilities and help MSPs drive growth and cyber resilience for their clients.” — Callen Sapien, new chief strategy officer, Liongard
Daniel Clydesdale-Cotter
EchoStor Elevates Daniel Clydesdale-Cotter to CIO
Promotion underscores EchoStor’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in a period of remarkable growth.
Key quote from the EchoStor press release:
“Daniel has played a critical role on EchoStor’s executive leadership team, as the engine driving our technical go-to-market (GTM) strategy. As a former customer in the financial services sector, Daniel provides a rare combination of hands-on technical experience and thought leadership.” — Mike Johnson, CEO, EchoStor
ColorTokens Appoints Former MD Anderson CTO Chuck Suitor as Strategic Advisor for Healthcare
Chuck Suitor
Suitor brings deep healthcare IT expertise to the ColorTokens board.
Key quote from the ColorTokens press release:
“I was highly impressed as a customer with ColorTokens’ innovations in making microsegmentation both achievable and impactful. … After I retired from MD Anderson, I wanted to continue to contribute to the healthcare community by helping development of higher levels of cyber protection that can be implemented by any healthcare organization. A seat on ColorTokens’ Advisory Board gives me that opportunity.” — Chuck Suitor, strategic advisor, healthcare, ColorTokens
Todd Chronert
Red Canary Appoints Todd Chronert as Chief Revenue Officer
Cybersecurity industry veteran to drive continued growth and strengthen partnerships globally.
Key quote from the press release:
“Todd possesses a true passion for cybersecurity, having spent his entire career helping organizations defend against adversaries. We’re thrilled to have him on board, adding even more strength to our executive team. His experience leading global revenue teams and executing with operational rigor will be invaluable to Red Canary as we continue to grow and scale.” — Katie Bullard, president, Red Canary
N‑able Adds 3 Leaders to Strengthen its Global Channel Strategy
Andy Hudson, Jonathan Bartholomew, Paul Monaghan
Leadership expansion and corresponding in-market programs designed to help meet the unique needs of the evolving and diverse IT services channel.
More on each leader from the N-able press release:
- Andy Hudson, vice president, international marketing: His insights will help guide the company’s efforts to scale more quickly and adapt to varying global market dynamics.
- Jonathan Bartholomew, vice president, channel sales: He holds extensive channel and security expertise, having previously worked with industry leaders like Sophos. He will focus on enhancing N‑able relationships with resellers and distributors.
- Paul Monaghan, vice president, EMEA sales: His experience in international sales will be instrumental in developing strategies that cater to the unique demands of N‑able MSP partners.
Jeff McCullough
NetAlly Taps Channel Veteran Jeff McCullough to Drive Partner Sales Growth Across North America
5-time channel chief to focus on revenue growth and portfolio expansi
on as partners and enterprise customers seek to manage increasingly complex modern networks.
Key quote from the NetAlly press release:
“Modern networks are becoming more dynamic. The IT channel plays a critical role in helping organizations streamline wired, wireless and edge vulnerability testing so they can better secure and operate their networks. We are confident that Jeff will elevate our channel strategy and successfully build upon NetAlly’s reputation as the trusted industry standard in network testing for both customers and the channel.” — Mike Parrottino, CEO, NetAlly
Syncro Promotes Andy Cormier to MSP Channel Chief
Andy Cormier
Key quote from the Syncro press release:
“I am passionate about the MSP space and dedicated to seeing our MSP partners succeed, thrive, and grow. As a former MSP myself, that shared experience is what makes Syncro truly special. We don’t just support MSPs — we are MSPs. We celebrate our partners’ wins because they are our wins too.” — Andy Cormier, new channel chief, Syncro
Fahad Qureshi
Keepit welcomes Fahad Qureshi as new VP of Sales for Americas and ANZ regions
Key quote from the Keepit press release:
“My goal is to make the US the leading region in the company. We’ll be purposeful about building relationships with the right partners, and I encourage my team to always be front-of-mind for our partners: Never have coffee alone, never have lunch alone. We’re going to plant the Keepit flag across the region.” — Fahad Qureshi, VP of sales for Americas and ANZ region, Keepit
ConnectWise Appoints David Raissipour as the Chief Product and Technology Officer
David Raissipour
Key quote from the Syncro press release:
“We are excited to have David join ConnectWise as our CPTO. We recognize the significance of this role in fulfilling our commitment to MSPs by delivering innovative solutions that bring enhanced efficiencies, cost savings, and user-friendly experiences to businesses worldwide. We remain dedicated to investing in research and development to empower our partners to thrive.” — Manny Rivelo, chief executive officer, Connectwise
Mike Cromwell and David Spinola
NETRIO and SUCCESS Computer Consulting Name David Spinola as Chief Financial Officer and Mike Cromwell as Chief Revenue Officer
Key quote from the Netrio press release:
“The addition of David and Mike to our executive team comes at an important moment for our company. We recently completed the acquisition of PCA Technology Group and are actively integrating all three businesses at every level. This includes all aspects of our organization from go-to-market to delivery to support functions that will help establish a platform for the company.” — Mark Clayman, CEO, Netrio
ArmorCode Appoints Jon Skoglund as Chief Financial Officer to Strengthen Operational Leadership and Accelerate Scalable Growth
Jon Skoglund
Key quote from the ArmorCode press release:
“His insights and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to rapidly grow and capture the category leadership opportunity in AI-powered ASPM, by serving the growing need for an independent governance layer capable of unifying vulnerability management across applications, infrastructure, and cloud. We are thrilled to have Jon on board to help guide us through this exciting phase.” — Nikhil Gupta, CEO, ArmorCode
Rick-Hanson
Forcepoint Appoints Rick Hanson as President of Go-to-Market
Key quote from the Forcepoint press release:
“Bringing together Sales and Customer Success under Rick’s leadership will help us deliver even greater value, ensuring that every customer not only meets their security objectives but also gain a strategic edge in their digital and AI transformations. Rick’s extensive expertise and mission-driven focus make him the perfect fit to ensure every customer realizes success not just as a milestone, but as a continuous journey.” — Ryan Windham, CEO, Forcepoint
Esther Pinto
Key quote from the ArmorCode press release:
“Esther’s appointment as CISO marks a significant milestone for Guardz as we continue to prioritize security as the core of our mission.” — Dor Eisner, CEO and Co-Founder of Guardz
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This story was updated on: 12/19/2024
