May 23, 2024 – Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has appointed Gavin Lipman to the role of enterprise director in Australia, underscoring the company’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity solutions and support for Australian organisations. Gavin is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry and brings a wealth of knowledge in sales execution, customer success programs, and strategic leadership to the company.   As Fortinet Australia’s enterprise director, Gavin will play a crucial role in enhancing the value delivered to the organisation’s top Australian customers, ensuring their cybersecurity needs are met with innovative solutions and exceptional service. His responsibilities include leading the enterprise team to achieve growth targets, spearheading strategic sales initiatives to penetrate new market segments, enhancing customer success programs to improve client satisfaction, and developing strong partnerships and ecosystems to bolster Fortinet’s position in the market. 

Gavin Lipman, Enterprise Director – Australia at Fortinet

Gavin’s impressive career spans across several leading global IT companies, where he has successfully constructed large complex deals, developed sales strategies, and cultivated strong partnerships. With experience in leading teams of over 150 professionals and managing revenues exceeding US$350 million, Gavin brings a track record of tangible success to his new role. 

Dale Nachman, country manager, Australia, Fortinet, said, “Under Gavin’s leadership, the enterprise team is positioned to deliver great value, further strengthening Fortinet’s presence in Australia. The team is eager to see the positive impact he will bring to the organisation and its customers. Gavin’s extensive sales experience and skill in building high-performing teams, along with his commercial acumen, make him an ideal fit for Fortinet. His appointment highlights the company’s focus on growth and expanding its customer base in the region.” 

Gavin Lipman, director, enterprise, Australia, Fortinet, said, “I’m excited to join Fortinet and lead the enterprise team in Australia in the fight against some of the industry’s biggest challenges to keep up with escalating threats. Fortinet’s commitment to innovation and customer success aligns perfectly with my strengths in driving strategic sales initiatives, enhancing customer success programs, and nurturing strong partnerships with key clients. I look forward to working with the team to achieve the growth objectives and deliver exceptional value to customers.” 

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere you need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organisations from both the public and private sectors, including CERTs, government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organisation, develops and utilises leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.