Qualys appoints Sam Salehi as Managing Director for ANZ region

Qualys has announced the appointment of Sam Salehi as its new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). In his new role, Salehi will lead the company's operations in the ANZ region, focusing on driving sales, managing partner organisations, and providing sustainable customer value.

Salehi brings with him over 18 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, with a track record of leadership at respected firms such as Spectrum in the United Arab Emirates, Extol Corporation in Malaysia, IPSec, Optus, and most recently, Trustwave in Australia. In his previous position as Sales Director for the Asia-Pacific region at Trustwave, Salehi demonstrated his ability to effectively manage sales teams and illustrate business value and ROI of diverse cybersecurity solutions. Salehi also holds a master's degree in engineering management from Universiti Tenaga Nasional in Malaysia.

Dino DiMarino, Chief Revenue Officer at Qualys, expressed his belief in Salehi's abilities, stating, "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."

In response to his appointment, Salehi commented on his plans as the new Managing Director for ANZ at Qualys: "I am thrilled to lead Qualys's 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."

Through Salehi's leading role, Qualys aims to solidify and expand its presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets, leveraging his diverse experience and leadership skills to deliver high-value cybersecurity solutions to a broad range of customers.