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Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as new APAC President
Check Point Software has appointed
Ruma Balasubramanian as President for APAC – succeeding Sharat Sinha who left earlier this year to take on another role in the industry .
Balasubramanian will lead Check Point ’ s overall business across APAC , collaborating closely with sales , marketing , product engineering , and customer success teams .
With her extensive experience in cloud and Digital Transformation , she is set to drive Check Point ’ s growth through strategic partnerships and innovative , AI-powered security solutions .
Balasubramanian ’ s recent leadership role was at Google Cloud – where she managed high-growth segments across APAC . Her previous tenure was as Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer for Cisco ’ s Asia Pacific , Japan , and Greater China business .
Her global background includes key roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services , AT Kearney and IBM .
Describing herself as ‘ passionate ’ about building inclusive teams and empowering women in technology fields , Balasubramanian said : “ As cyber threats become more sophisticated , it ’ s crucial for organisations to partner with a cyber security leader that enables them to securely scale through AI , data and cloud . Check Point ’ s prevention-first approach and 3Cs framework – comprehensive , collaborative , and consolidated security – demonstrate our commitment to innovation and trust .”
Sherif Seddik , President of International Sales , Check Point , said : “ We are excited to welcome Ruma to our management team . Her experience in customer transformation and partner development makes her the ideal leader for our growing business in APAC as cyber security demand continues to expand .”
Ruma Balasubramanian , APAC President , Check Point
Crayon ’ s Independent Software Vendor Hub provides APAC ISVs with all-encompassing support
“ Through the Innovation Hub , ISVs and partners have access to a wealth of advanced solutions that helps them overcome both technical and business challenges and complement their services , all backed by Crayon ’ s expertise in IT services and business growth .”
Crayon ’ s long-standing global partnership with Microsoft , has been instrumental in shaping the future of technology for ISVs and is a prime example of the valued expertise the ISV Hub brings to the table .
Crayon has successfully integrated rhipe into its brand – enhancing the value it offers to partners across the APAC region .
Supporting 1,400 ISVs globally , Crayon now provides new value for APAC partners with the ISV Hub ’ s customised , end-to-end solutions .
“ Having successfully supported many ISV partners around the world , we are proud to be able to extend this level of support to the APAC region ,” said Rhonda Robati , Executive Vice President for Crayon APAC .
The relationship with Microsoft is a fundamental strength for partners , granting Crayon access to a comprehensive range of programs , which enables ISVs with valuable insight on profitability opportunities , available incentives and best practices for managing partner sales and enablement sessions .
“ By leveraging our global capabilities and deep partnership with Microsoft , we aim to empower ISVs in the APAC region to accelerate innovation , streamline operations , and expand their market reach , confident in the full support of Crayon ’ s industryleading resources and services ,” said Warren Nolan , Crayon ’ s SVP of Channel . p
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