Qualys, the cybersecurity vulnerability management company, has recently appointed Sam Salehi to be the new Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand.

Previously, Salehi was a Sales Director in the Asia Pacific region at Trustwave, which fostered the commercial experience, relationships, and nuanced understanding of the region to take into his new role.

Salehi will be leading Qualys’ operations in the Australian and New Zealand market. The Director’s remit will be to focus on growth, managing channel partners, and delivering sustainable customer experiences. Salehi points out the immediate opportunity for Qualys in the region which consists of considering the Essential 8 requirements for their customers. The overall approach is to help customers comply with this framework within a collaborative ‘ecosystem’ approach, leveraging cloud and patch management solutions.

Sam Salehi, Managing Director for ANZ at Qualys commented,
“I am thrilled to lead Qualys’ expanding cyber security business. Qualys is known for its comprehensive Enterprise TruRisk Platform that continuously delivers critical security intelligence that allows organisations to manage their cybersecurity environment from one unified view that gives security teams the control and visibility they need to handle risks, minimise attacks and respond quickly to threats. I’m looking forward to getting out to meet our many customers and partners.”

Dino DiMarino, Chief Revenue Officer at Qualys added,
“We are thrilled to have Sam join us to lead our business across Australia and New Zealand. His expertise in cybersecurity and dedication to serving customers will play a crucial role in driving growth in the region and assisting organisations in assessing, communicating and mitigating cyber risks.”

As Salehi takes on the Managing Director role to strengthen the cybersecurity capability within the region, his strategic focus is to create a stronger ecosystem for channel partners. Salehi will lead the way for growth within the region, and ensure provision of continuous support to customers.