Mark joins to strengthen regional leadership and drive growth opportunities towards a future of unified, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has welcomed Mark Weir as its new Regional Director for UK & Ireland. Mark brings to Check Point a rich legacy of leadership and innovation within the cybersecurity industry, having spearheaded the UKI businesses at Fortinet and Cisco, and leading Deloitte’s Cyber Transformation Practice in the UK. His extensive experience is complemented by a deep understanding of enterprise sales to major accounts and collaborative work with the channel, honed through his time at Computacenter.
Mark’s approach to cybersecurity is informed by a belief in the sector’s nascent potential and Check Point’s foundational role in shaping the industry. “Cybersecurity maturity is very much still in its infancy yet Check Point has been a leader for over 30 years,” Mark reflects. “I am extremely excited to join the company that pioneered many of the advances our industry depends on today. It’s an honour to lead the UK&I team at such a pivotal time for the organisation.”
Under Mark’s leadership, Check Point aims to enhance its position as the trusted cybersecurity advisor in the UK and Ireland, leveraging the Check Point Infinity Platform to address the complex and evolving security challenges of the digital age. Mark is committed to fostering a culture of teamwork and customer intimacy, ensuring that Check Point not only continues to serve its customers with excellence but also to mitigate the growing security issues in an ever-changing world.
“I am looking forward to meeting you all over the next coming days and weeks. Together as One Team, we can build a bright future, a growing business that is based on serving our customers well and creating real intimacy to mitigate the mountain of security issues they face in our ever-changing world,” Mark added.
Sherif Seddik, President of EMEA Sales added: “Mark joins the company at a pivotal moment as the industry shifts in response to the changing threat landscape. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are set to have a profound impact on the way that cybercriminals operate and how we defend against them.
Mark’s appointment signifies a strategic step forward for Check Point Software Technologies in the UK and Ireland, promising a future of growth, innovation, and unparalleled customer service in the realm of cybersecurity.”
“We have transformed our partner programme to address the needs of our customers and foster more meaningful relationships with our global ecosystem. Mark has exceptional leadership skills and a profound knowledge of enterprise sales, and he will be an invaluable asset to our business.”
About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform, with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and Check Point Infinity Core Services for collaborative security operations and services.
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