Fortinet promotes Nachman to ANZ regional director role

Fortinet has announced the promotion of Dale Nachman to the position of Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), a move that underscores the company's focus on enhancing its cybersecurity leadership and presence in the region.

In this expanded role, Nachman will steer Fortinet's strategic direction across ANZ, concentrating on fostering business growth and increasing engagement with both customers and partners. His promotion is part of Fortinet's broader strategy to realign its ANZ structure, aiming to optimise investments in personnel and infrastructure.

With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Nachman brings a wealth of expertise to this role. He has played a pivotal role in Fortinet's success in Australia over the past seven years, contributing significantly to the company's growth by enhancing cyber resilience for numerous businesses in an increasingly digital environment. His efforts in building channel partnerships and leading a growing team have been instrumental in Fortinet's achievements in the region.

"Stepping into this expanded leadership role is an exciting opportunity to drive Fortinet's regional strategy and further strengthen its presence in key markets," said Nachman. "The cyber threat landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and organisations require integrated, scalable, and highly effective security solutions to navigate these challenges confidently. I look forward to continuing to work with Fortinet's customers and partners to equip them with the right tools to secure their operations while achieving their business goals."

Nachman's promotion comes after a positive year for Fortinet's Australian operations, which saw significant growth and included the opening of a new Australian office in Sydney. This facility serves as a central hub for regional operations and highlights Fortinet's commitment to partner collaboration and cybersecurity innovation.

"Dale's appointment as Regional Director reflects his outstanding leadership and ability to drive meaningful business outcomes for Fortinet's customers and partners," commented Vishak Raman, Vice President of Sales for SAARC, South East Asia, and ANZ at Fortinet. "He has demonstrated a deep understanding over the years of the cybersecurity challenges organisations face and has been instrumental in delivering strategic solutions that address these evolving risks. Dale's ability to lead high-performing teams and build strong partnerships will be critical as Fortinet continues its expansion in the region."

Overall, the realignment in Fortinet's ANZ structure is intended to provide enhanced support and local management coverage, while giving local teams access to central expertise. This move is designed to help Fortinet customers better tackle the evolving cybersecurity landscape.