Sydney, Feb 21: In a strategic move to bolster its presence in Australia and New Zealand, Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection, has announced Kelly Johnson as its new General Manager for the region.
Johnson will spearhead the company’s channel-focused strategy, enhancing partnerships with distributors and aiding partners to fulfill the rising cybersecurity needs of local businesses.
Acronis, renowned for its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions integrated with traditional backup services, is responding to the increasing cybersecurity pressures facing Australian companies, including adherence to the Essential Eight maturity model.
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers businesses a streamlined approach to activate security features, facilitating compliance and digital security without the need for additional installations, supported by local data centers in Australia and New Zealand for complete data protection compliance.
Pasha Ershow, Acronis’ Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Channel for APJ and MEA, highlighted Johnson’s appointment as a critical development during a period of hypergrowth for the company in the region, driven by its unique blend of AI-enhanced cybersecurity and backup solutions.
Johnson brings over three decades of international IT channel experience, having held significant roles at Ingram Micro across five countries, led the sales team at Arrow ECS ANZ, and contributed to cybersecurity initiatives as part of her involvement with CompTIA’s Executive Council and as the cybersecurity community head for ANZ.
Expressing enthusiasm about her new role, Johnson emphasized the significant demand for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
She is committed to leveraging her extensive experience to strengthen Acronis’s distribution networks and support channel partners, aiming to deliver top-tier cyber protection to businesses across both countries.
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