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At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United Kingdom based VP’ operating in the Security space. If you think a VP’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Greg Day
VP & CSO, EMEA of Palo Alto Networks
Greg Day is Vice President and Regional Chief Security Officer, EMEA, at Palo Alto Networks. In this role, he oversees Palo Alto Networks regional security operations and is responsible for regional cybersecurity strategy and the development of threat intelligence, security best practices and thought leadership for Palo Alto Networks in EMEA.
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About Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks is a multinational cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
John Gilbert
GM & Regional VP of Sales of Yubico
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About Yubico: Yubico offers USB and wireless authentication solutions.
Nikki Stones
VP Demand Generation of Privitar
As Head of Marketing, Nikki is responsible for Privitar’s brand development, marketing strategy and communications. She also supports the company’s go-to-market and sales plans. She is a highly accomplished B2B marketer, with over 15 years expertise spanning early stage tech start-ups through to some of the world’s largest enterprises including KPMG, Schlumberger and Accenture, where she held senior, strategic roles. She has broad sector experience across Financial Services, Energy and Pharmaceuticals. Nikki has a complementary blend of marketing and technology skills and is highly accomplished at building teams from the ground up. Nikki has a post-graduate diploma from the London School of Journalism and is Chartered Institute of Marketing qualified.
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About Privitar: Privitar offers a data privacy platform that protect their customers’ sensitive personal data and to deliver comprehensive data privacy.
Stephen Spence
VP of Engineering of Privitar
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About Privitar: Privitar offers a data privacy platform that protect their customers’ sensitive personal data and to deliver comprehensive data privacy.
Richard Perry
Vice President of Sales EMEA & APAC of BioCatch
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About BioCatch, ThetaRay: BioCatch unlocks the power of behavior and deliver actionable insights to create a digital world where identity, trust, and ease co-exist.
Terry Bishop
VP Customer Success, EMEA of RiskIQ
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About RiskIQ: RiskIQ is a security company that provides digital threat management solutions for software vendors.
Terry Bishop
VP Customer Success, EMEA of RiskIQ
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About RiskIQ: RiskIQ is a security company that provides digital threat management solutions for software vendors.
Avi Corfas
VP, Latin America & Director, Central Europe of Skybox Security
Mr. Avi Corfas serves as Vice President of Sales – Asia-Pacific & Latin America at Skybox Security, Inc. Mr. Corfas served as Head of International Markets of Skybox Security, Inc. Mr. Corfas serves as Advisor of WorkLight Inc. He served as Vice President of worldwide Sales and Managing Director of Europe, Middle East & Africa of Skybox Security, Inc., since April 2004. He served as Vice President of Skybox Security, Inc. since April 2004. Mr. Corfas served as Executive
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About Skybox Security: Skybox Security is a global leader in security analytics for cybersecurity management.
Gavin Millard
Vice President of Product Marketing of Tenable
Gavin is a trained, ethical hacker who works with medium and large enterprises to address their cybersecurity challenges. With a deep understanding of how attackers plot a breach, he helps bring these companies to a trusted state of IT infrastructure. He previously worked as the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) technical director for Tripwire. He has also spoken frequently on data integrity, hacking and other key security topics. Current Position: As Technical Director, Gavin is involved with the major clients in the EMEA region, helping to manage and reduce their attack surface.
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About Tenable, Tenable: Tenable helps organizations to understand and reduce their cybersecurity risk across the full range of modern computing assets.
Stuart McKenzie
Vice President Mandiant Consulting, EMEA of FireEye
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About FireEye: FireEye is an intelligence-led security company that protects customers using innovative technology and expertise from the front lines.
Sonalee Parekh
SVP Finance, Head of corporate development M and A and Investor relations of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Sonalee is a seasoned corporate advisor who adds more than 20 years experience in the global technology, media, and telecommunications industries to our leadership group. She has held senior leadership roles at several international investment banks, including Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs and Jefferies. Parekh currently serves as the SVP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
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About Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an industry technology company that enables customers to go further and faster.
Phil Allen
Vice President of Ping Identity
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About Ping Identity: Ping Identity provides cloud-based identity management software for companies and government organizations.
Phil Allen
Vice President of Ping Identity
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About Ping Identity: Ping Identity provides cloud-based identity management software for companies and government organizations.
Omar Haque
SVP, Chief Product Officer, Merchant Services of Nets
Omar Haque is Nets MS’ Chief Product Officer and over 17 years of experience in managing digital and technology-driven transformation at global organizations. He has helped companies exploit and develop market and technology trends. Before joining Nets he has been with e.g. Worldpay, Vestas, Cisco.
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About Nets: Nets is a provider of payments, card, and information services with an ambition.
Peter Turner
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer & Chief Revenue Officer of Avast
Peter Turner is our Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Avast Consumer business and joined the company in September 2016. Prior to Avast, Mr. Turner was General Manager, Consumer for AVG. Before AVG, he was Managing Director, Consumer Services, for global information services company Experian. Mr. Turner has held commercial roles in a variety of organizations, including Orange, Freeserve, Sainsbury’s, Dixons, and GE. He holds an HND in Business and Finance, with merit, from Humberside Polytechnic and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management from Staffordshire University, both in the UK, and completed training in International Executive Management from EMYLON Business School, France.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Peter Turner
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer & Chief Revenue Officer of Avast
Peter Turner is our Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Avast Consumer business and joined the company in September 2016. Prior to Avast, Mr. Turner was General Manager, Consumer for AVG. Before AVG, he was Managing Director, Consumer Services, for global information services company Experian. Mr. Turner has held commercial roles in a variety of organizations, including Orange, Freeserve, Sainsbury’s, Dixons, and GE. He holds an HND in Business and Finance, with merit, from Humberside Polytechnic and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management from Staffordshire University, both in the UK, and completed training in International Executive Management from EMYLON Business School, France.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Harvey Sahdra
SVP -EMEA of Heliocor
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About Heliocor: Heliocor is a regulatory technology company.We are building a global anti fraud ecosystem based on our Robolitics and Dokstor SaaS products.
Andy Britnell
VP EMEA of AlertEnterprise
Andy Britnell is a senior level technology sales executive and sales leader based in Reading, UK. He has extensive experience in the industry. In addition to being VP of Sales (UK) Identity Methods Limited, he is highly experienced in working for and advising for US & Israeli technology start ups. Andy is also a Business Mentor for Virgin StartUp and a Prince’s Trust business advisor.
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About AlertEnterprise, Identity Methods: AlertEnterprise offers identity intelligence and enterprise access management software for preventing fraud, theft and acts of sabotage.
Lindsay Jack
Vice President, Security Services of Mimecast
Lindsay is the VP, Security Services at Mimecast, with responsibilities for the engineering, threat research and operational delivery of the Mimecast email security product. Lindsay has 14 years experience in the security industry, having worked for for Surfcontrol, Websense and Forcepoint building a variety of Web filtering, Sandboxing and Mobile management products before joining Mimecast in 2017. Lindsay gained a BEng as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, before completing a PhD in machine learning.
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About Mimecast: Mimecast is a SaaS-based email management platform enabling companies to administer business communications and data.
Jim Walker
CIO & VP of Global Operations – Technical Co-Founder of Wandera
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About Wandera: Wandera provides a unified cloud security solution to protect the modern workplace
Robert Dobson
Vice President, Technology Partners, and Product Marketing of Device Authority
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About Device Authority: Device Authority is a global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM) for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain.
Kevin Taylor
VP Communications of Ensygnia
Kevin is a highly experienced PR consultant with an impressive track record of success. Skilled in company positioning and messaging he is an accomplished writer and widely respected commentator on PR issues. Well connected, with wireless technology and telecommunications a particular area of specialisation, Kevin is a valued member of the sales and marketing team.
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About Ensygnia, Jargon PR, Robertson Taylor PR: Ensygnia delivers integration Platform as a Service for large payment companies and corporations deploying omnichannel solutions
Chris Pace
VP, Product & Content Marketing of Immersive Labs
A talented communicator with a strong background in creation and development of compelling content. My background combines journalism, technology, security, and marketing, meaning I’m always discovering cool ways to attract an audience and drive engagement.
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About Coincover, Immersive Labs: Immersive Labs develops a platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across businesses.
Reuben Thompson
Vice President Of Technology of Gospel Technology
Reuben has 15 years’ experience in web and software development, having occupied multiple technical roles since 2003. Reuben joined Gospel from Experian Marketing Services, where he was most recently responsible for the software development and product management functions for the Alchemy Social, Promote and Intelligent Audiences product lines. Prior to that, he worked for a VAR, where he was in charge of e-commerce and internal line of business applications. Across these roles, Reuben gained extensive experience of managing large-scale software projects, scalable, distributed, service-oriented software architectures, and how to satisfy complex and divergent compliance requirements (FCA, PCI, etc). As Vice President for Technology at Gospel, Reuben is responsible for all platform and product development activities.
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About Gospel Technology: Gospel Technology is an enterprise data security platform, providing inter-enterprise data for secure & ethical business collaboration.
Riki Dolby
SVP Engineering of InfoSum
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About InfoSum: InfoSum provides a decentralized platform designed to remove the trust barriers between progress and privacy.
Rupert Collier
VP Sales, EMEA/APAC of RangeForce
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About RangeForce: RangeForce is a SaaS-based human cyber defense readiness platform that continuously develops defensive skills against the latest threats.
Roy Bachar
VP of Sales & Business Development of Upstream Security
Roy Bachar is the VP of Sales & Business Development at Upstream Security. Prior to Upstream, He is a former Chief Commercial Officer at Cellwize and Founder of mnh innovations. Mr. Bachar holds an MBA from ESCP Europe and attended executive programs in INSEAD France and Red McCombs School of Business in Austin, USA.
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About Upstream Security: Upstream Security is a centralized security and analytics platform for connected vehicles and smart mobility services.
Dwight Smith
Sr VP Finance & Administration of NextGen Security
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About NextGen Security: NextGen Security provides integrated physical and electronic solutions for regulated entities and facilities in key vertical markets.
Dwight Smith
Sr VP Finance & Administration of NextGen Security
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About NextGen Security: NextGen Security provides integrated physical and electronic solutions for regulated entities and facilities in key vertical markets.
Hugh Williams
VP Professional Services of OpenLink Software
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About OpenLink Software: Provides a modern platform for exploiting power of AI, Semantic Web, Cognitive Data Virtualization, and Multi-Model Data Management
Rajan Koo
SVP Engineering and Cyber Intelligence of Dtex Systems
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About Dtex Systems: Dtex Systems utilizes user behavior intelligence to help enterprises detect cybersecurity threats without compromising privacy.
Vincent Miceli
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of NXT-ID
Vincent Miceli, age 56, has extensive hands on experience in financial and operational management and business leadership in both substantial private and public companies. He is also experienced with working with public company Boards of Directors, as well as financial institutions. Vincent Miceli was the Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer of Panolam Industries International, Inc., a company which primarily designs, manufactures and distributes decorative and industrial laminates, from May 2006 to mid-December 2013. Prior to that, Vincent Miceli was the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller of Opticare Health Systems, Inc., a public company which provides integrated eye care services, from 2004 to 2006. Prior to 2004, Vincent Miceli held senior accounting positions at Amphenol Corporation and United Technologies, Inc. Vincent Miceli holds a BS in accounting from Quinnipiac College, an MBA, with a concentration in Finance, from the University of Hartfordand he is an affiliate member of both the AICPA and the CT Society of Certified Public Accountants.
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About NXT-ID: Sensor, Mobile, HealthTech, MedTech
Nick Baglin
VP EMEA Sales of Guardicore
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About Guardicore: Guardicore provides micro-segmentation and workload protection solutions for data centers and public clouds.
Søren Lundsberg-Nielsen
Executive Vice President of Allied Universal
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About Allied Universal, Basico: Allied Universal provides security solutions.
Heather Richards
VP Product Strategy and GTM, KM of Verint Systems
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About Verint Systems: Verint Systems provides Actionable Intelligence solutions for enterprise workforce optimization and security intelligence.
James Noe
Senior Vice President of Training & Mission Support of Constellis
As the senior vice president of training and mission support for Constellis, Jim Noe leads the company’s training and mission support lines of business for which he is responsible for all operations and strategy. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, he is one of the nation’s leading experts in preparedness training. Jim previously served as president of his own technology management company, Eon, LLC. Prior to Eon, he served as president of O’Gara Training and Services where he oversaw the acquisition of three companies and their subsequent integrations into one operating division, generating over $100M in revenue over a five-year period. In 2001, Jim founded Critical Incident Solutions (CIS) where he built a robust government contracting program focused on bid and proposal response–resulting in the award of a major U.S. Department of State (DoS) contract providing training to U.S. embassies worldwide. He also served as a program manager for DoS for two years during which he provided chemical and biological terrorism training for the Department of Diplomatic Security; training for the Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program in Manila, and was responsible for the development of training programs for DoS regarding weapons of mass destruction. An explosive ordnance disposal technician for the U.S. Army for seven years, Jim is a graduate of the U.S. Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal School in Indian Head, Md. He holds a master certificate from Villinova in government contracting and a degree in technology from Pierce College.
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About Constellis: Constellis is a provider of operational support and risk management services to government and commercial clients.
Mohsen Mohseninia
VP of Market Development, Europe of Aeris
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About Aeris, Aeris: Aeris is the only cellular network designed and built exclusively for machines.
Barry Lyne
VP Sales of Panaseer
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About Panaseer: Panaseer helps businesses make informed, risk-based security decisions.
Mike MacIntyre
Founder, VP Product & Chief Scientist of Panaseer
Mike has had a career in industry combining data analytics for both financial fraud and cyber security, working in the main for the world’s largest commercial organisations. He is responsible for researching, experimenting and applying computational and analytical techniques to derive new insights in cyber security. Mike holds a PhD and MSc in Astrophysics, as well as a BSc in Physics.
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About Panaseer: Panaseer helps businesses make informed, risk-based security decisions.
Aviel Sela
Co-Founder & VP, Products of ESquare
Aviel Sela is a co-founder and the vice president of products at ESquare.
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About ESquare: ESquare is a Cyber protected platform for the industrial segment.
Charles Milton
VP Strategic Alliances of CensorNet
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About CensorNet, Forghetti: CensorNet Unified Security Service (USS) is a new-generation comprehensive cloud-based cyber security solution.
Morten Landrock
Executive Vice President, EMEA of Cryptomathic
Morten Landrock is Managing Director of Cryptomathic Ltd and Executive Vice President of Cryptomathic’s EMEA (Europe / Middle East / Africa) operations, managing a team of people based in Denmark, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. He is also responsible for Cryptomathic’s corporate marketing activities. Since joining Cryptomathic in 1999, Morten has worked extensively in business development, corporate strategy, management, marketing, and sales with a keen focus on international expansion – setting up offices in Denmark, France and the United Kingdom. Morten has served as Vice Chair of the Marketing Centre for GlobalPlatform, an organisation responsible for the standardisation of smart card technology, from 2003-2005. Prior to joining Cryptomathic Morten Landrock worked in marketing in USA. Morten Landrock holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Aarhus and supplemented studies with graduate economics courses from the University of Leuven.
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About Cryptomathic: Cryptomathic is one of the world’s leading providers of security software solutions to businesses across a wide range of industry sectors.
David Chalmers
VP Marketing of Skurio
David Chalmers serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Skurio.
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About Skurio: Skurio is a cybersecurity company that gives every organization the ability to reveal their spectrum of digital risk.
Alastair Parr
SVP of Global Products & Delivery of Prevalent Networks
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About 3GRC, Prevalent Networks: Prevalent was founded two goals in mind. First, to work with the leaders in information security
Aaron Boasman-Patel
VP, AI & Customer Experience of TMForum
Aaron Boasman-Patel serves as the Vice President of AI and Customer Experience at TMForum.
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About TMForum: TM Forum is a global trade association that connects enterprises, service providers, and suppliers in the digital ecosystem.
Simeon Coney
Senior Vice President, Security Practice of AdaptiveMobile
Prior to joining AdaptiveMobile in 2006, Simeon established a management consultancy business, undertaking portfolio and business restructuring for US and European VC portfolio companies. Building the company at AdaptiveMobile since formation, Simeon now works closely with Service Providers on the protection of their subscribers and network. Simeon has over 20 years’ experience within the mobile, fixed line and IT infrastructure markets, providing strategic guidance and operational execution to European & US companies. With a career spanning Marketing, Product Management, Business Development and Operations, Simeon has brought award winning products to market in Europe and the US, created high growth business units for Infrastructure suppliers and built Service Provider networks across the globe. He has worked with leading operator groups and networks including Vodafone, T-Mobile, SITA, BT, USAF, Cable & Wireless and Bharti Airtel whilst establishing new technology companies in the UK & US, and with key accounts teams at Nortel and Ericsson.
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About AdaptiveMobile: AdaptiveMobile operates as a mobile security provider for enterprises and individuals.
Simeon Coney
Senior Vice President, Security Practice of AdaptiveMobile
Prior to joining AdaptiveMobile in 2006, Simeon established a management consultancy business, undertaking portfolio and business restructuring for US and European VC portfolio companies. Building the company at AdaptiveMobile since formation, Simeon now works closely with Service Providers on the protection of their subscribers and network. Simeon has over 20 years’ experience within the mobile, fixed line and IT infrastructure markets, providing strategic guidance and operational execution to European & US companies. With a career spanning Marketing, Product Management, Business Development and Operations, Simeon has brought award winning products to market in Europe and the US, created high growth business units for Infrastructure suppliers and built Service Provider networks across the globe. He has worked with leading operator groups and networks including Vodafone, T-Mobile, SITA, BT, USAF, Cable & Wireless and Bharti Airtel whilst establishing new technology companies in the UK & US, and with key accounts teams at Nortel and Ericsson.
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About AdaptiveMobile: AdaptiveMobile operates as a mobile security provider for enterprises and individuals.
Terence Greer-King
VP EMEA of SonicWALL
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About SonicWALL: SonicWALL provides network, content, web, and email security, remote access, and business continuity solutions.
Terence Greer-King
VP EMEA of SonicWALL
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About SonicWALL: SonicWALL provides network, content, web, and email security, remote access, and business continuity solutions.
Neil Hendry
Vice President EMEA of Digital Barriers
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About Digital Barriers, Digital Barriers: Digital Barriers provides edge-intelligent solutions for the global surveillance and security markets.
Dan Panesar
VP EMEA of Certes Networks
Dan has a real passion and love for sales and this is reflected by more than 12 very successful years in leading-edge technology sales. He started out in various new business sales roles before progressing into leadership with innovative cyber security start-up Sipera Systems. Sipera Systems was the first worldwide market leader in solutions for the rapid, simple and secure adoption of Unified Communications (UC). Many FTSE 100 organisations with thousands of users around the globe deployed Sipera to secure VoIP, IP video, collaboration, messaging and dozens of other high-performance applications. Backed by a number of high-profile VCs including partners Sequoia Capital, Dan recruited and led the EMEA high touch sales team, where he was responsible for driving direct customer engagement and all aspects of the sales strategy. Sipera Systems achieved huge success and in late 2011 was wholly acquired by Avaya Inc., one of the largest Unified Communications and Contact Center software vendors in the world, for a reported 11X multiple. At Avaya, Dan continued to lead the new Real Time Application and Identity Access Management security division for EMEA. Over the next 4 years Dan and his team delivered significant and consistent YoY double-digit revenue growth. After leaving Avaya at the end of 2015, Dan has been advising and working with a number of UK-based cyber security start-ups through the Cylon – Cyber London accelerator programme.
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About Certes Networks: Certes Networks, Inc. provides security solutions for high performance networks for government agencies and federal organizations.
Ian Shaw
Executive Vice President of MWR InfoSecurity
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About MWR InfoSecurity: MWR InfoSecurity provide specialist cyber security advice and solutions.
Sean Newman
VP Product Management of Corero Network Security
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About Corero Network Security: CNS is dedicated to improving the security of the Internet through the deployment of its innovative of Defense® DDoS protection solutions.
Sean Newman
VP Product Management of Corero Network Security
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About Corero Network Security: CNS is dedicated to improving the security of the Internet through the deployment of its innovative of Defense® DDoS protection solutions.
Richard Sheppard
Vice President of Sales of Oblix
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About Oblix: Oblix develops identity-based security and provides web access management solutions for e-commerce networks.
Stephen Macpherson
Director and SVP Global Sales of Macrium Software
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About Macrium Software: The Complete Disaster Recovery Solution
Iain Fraser
Vice President Sales, Strategic Partnerships of Ransom Release
Iain Fraser is the vice president for sales and strategic partnerships at Ransom Release.
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About Ransom Release: Ransom Release is the simplest and quickest way to stay protected from today’s dangerous and unpredictable ransomware attacks.
Jamie Box
VP Worldwide Sales of ThreatTrack
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About ThreatTrack: ThreatTrack develops cybersecurity solutions that analyzes, detects, and remediates malicious threats.
