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Sectigo strengthens APAC leadership amidst shortened SSL / TLS certificate lifespans
Sectigo, a global leader in digital certificates and automated Certificate Lifecycle Management( CLM), announced a significant expansion of its Asia-Pacific( APAC) leadership team. The move is designed to address the surging demand for enterprise-grade certificate management, particularly as the industry transitions to significantly shorter 47-day SSL / TLS certificate lifespans and prepares for a postquantum future.
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Key appointments include Ray Garnie as Vice President of Sales for APAC, bringing over 15 years of technology and cybersecurity experience. Additionally, Sarabjeet Khurana will oversee operations and growth initiatives in India and ASEAN, while Gabriel Chan joins as APAC Solutions Engineer. These leadership enhancements aim to support organizations in modernizing certificate management and bolstering digital trust. The shortened certificate validity periods pose considerable operational challenges, making robust and automated CLM solutions crucial for businesses across APAC. Sectigo’ s expansion signals its commitment to helping enterprises in one of the world’ s fastestgrowing digital markets maintain secure digital identities and navigate complex digital transformation journeys.
“ With the industry’ s move to 47-day certificates now a reality, enterprises across APAC are seeking comprehensive solutions to
leader. Additionally, TCS’ strategic investment in brand-building- particularly through high-profile global sponsorships and iconic marathon events, such as the 2025 TCS London Marathon, has significantly boosted its brand visibility and deepened engagement across major international markets.”
Ray Garnie, Vice President of Sales for APAC
automate and secure their digital identities,” said Garnie.“ As an industry leader, Sectigo is committed to empowering organizations in the region with best-in-class, CA-agnostic Certificate Lifecycle Management and local expertise. I look forward to getting started and leading this exceptionally talented team with over 55 years of combined experience in the PKI industry.”
TCS, recently ranked among the top 20 global technology brands, boasts one of the largest AI-trained workforces in the industry. The new Singapore facility will focus on developing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, ranging from digital twin technology to advanced agentic AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning and action within complex business contexts. This investment highlights the growing importance of AI in driving digital transformation for enterprises. By establishing this hub, TCS is not only bolstering its own capabilities but also positioning Singapore as a key center for AI research and innovation, aiming to empower businesses and reshape consumer experiences across APAC with human-centric AI solutions.
David Haigh, CEO and Chairman, Brand Finance, said,“ TCS’ rise from 25th to 20th in the Brand Finance Technology 100 ranking highlights its accelerating global growth and influence. This achievement is driven by the company’ s rapidly growing expertise in artificial intelligence, where it is emerging as a key industry
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