SYDNEY, Australia, March 05, 2025 – Dale Nachman, regional director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) at Fortinet said, “Stepping into this expanded leadership role is an exciting opportunity to drive Fortinet’s regional strategy and further strengthen its presence in key markets. The cyber threat landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and organisations require integrated, scalable, and highly effective security solutions to navigate these challenges confidently. I look forward to continuing to work with Fortinet’s customers and partners to equip them with the right tools to secure their operations while achieving their business goals.”
Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the promotion of Dale Nachman to regional director for ANZ. Dale will lead Fortinet’s strategic direction across ANZ in this expanded role, driving business growth and strengthening customer and partner engagement. Dale’s promotion is part of a broader realignment of Fortinet’s ANZ structure to continue maximising investments in people and infrastructure. Dale will oversee this combined structure, providing enhanced regional support, local management coverage, and access to central team expertise.
Dale Nachman, Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand at Fortinet
Dale brings more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry to the role, with extensive expertise across a wide variety of leadership and technology portfolios. His leadership has contributed strongly to Fortinet’s success in Australia over the last seven years as he has helped companies enhance their cyber resilience in an increasingly complex digital landscape, led a growing team, and built strong channel partnerships. Dale’s latest promotion builds on the momentum seen under his leadership in 2024 as Fortinet’s Australian operations achieved significant growth. It also follows the recent opening of Fortinet’s new Australian office in Sydney, which is a key hub for regional operations, partner collaboration, and cybersecurity innovation.
“Dale’s appointment as regional director reflects his outstanding leadership and ability to drive meaningful business outcomes for Fortinet’s customers and partners. He has demonstrated a deep understanding over the years of the cybersecurity challenges organisations face and has been instrumental in delivering strategic solutions that address these evolving risks. Dale’s ability to lead high-performing teams and build strong partnerships will be critical as Fortinet continues its expansion in the region.” Vishak Raman, vice president, sales, SAARC, South East Asia, and ANZ, at Fortinet
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