Kaspersky, a cybersecurity specialist, has announced the promotion of Alfonso Ramírez to the position of general director for Europe.
A seasoned industry veteran, Ramirez brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, including success shaping development strategies and driving business growth within the enterprise IT sector.
He first joined Kaspersky in 2008 as director of consumer business in Iberia, working to position the company's consumer products in the region, and was later promoted to CEO, where he spent ten years leading the company's commercial strategies. company in Spain and Portugal.
Prior to joining Kaspersky, he held several senior sales and marketing positions at multinational companies.
In his new role as CEO for Europe, Ramírez will leverage this experience to lead Kaspersky's corporate and consumer strategies across the continent.
“We are delighted to welcome Alfonso Ramírez to lead our European operations,” said Robert Cataldo, vice president of global sales at Kaspersky.
“His extensive experience leading our markets in Iberia and his strategic acumen will be instrumental in advancing Kaspersky's technology leadership approach in the region.”
Founded in 1997, Kaspersky offers a portfolio of cybersecurity and digital privacy solutions and services that incorporate endpoint protection, specialized security products, as well as its Cyber Immune solutions. The company currently serves more than 400 million customers worldwide, as well as more than 220,000 corporate customers.
As the new CEO for Europe, Kaspersky said Ramirez will leverage the company's extensive distribution and partner network to capitalize on business growth and revenue opportunities for all strategic segments, with a particular focus on cybersecurity for both enterprises and for SMEs.
“I am honored to embark on this journey to lead the European business,” said Ramírez. “In the ever-expanding threat landscape, both businesses and individuals are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats and often do not have adequate security measures in place.” .
“We believe our award-winning approach is the cornerstone of the future of cybersecurity and I am confident in our ability to drive our business to new heights in Europe, contributing to Kaspersky's mission to build a more secure world.”
