Cyber security training specialist KnowBe4 has promoted Carolin Kroenert to the role of vice president of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
A seasoned sales veteran, Kroenert brings a decade of direct and channel sales to the role, having previously led sales teams in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
She first joined KnowBe4 in 2021 as Senior Director for the DACH region, tasked with expanding the company's presence in the region and segments within the organization.
In an announcement, KnowBe4 said Kroenert's strategic vision and leadership capabilities, as well as the “culture of excellence and determination” he brought to his team, played a key role in his success in the region.
As a direct result, Kroenert will now lead the company's broader sales activity in the EMEA region.
“I am truly honored to take on this new role and continue to contribute to our mission at KnowBe4,” said Kroenert. “It has been an incredible journey so far and I look forward to driving further success in the EMEA region.”
More than 65,000 organizations around the world use KnowBe4's simulated phishing platform and security awareness training to raise awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud, and other social engineering threats.
Designed by the late Kevin Mitnick, a world-renowned cybersecurity specialist and Director of Hacking at KnowBe4, the offering works to mobilize end users as an organization's last line of defense.
In her new role as VP of Sales EMEA, Kroenert is tasked with enhancing platform growth and advancing the company's core objectives across the region.
KnowBe4 said it will work to cultivate strong collaborations with internal stakeholders, sales teams and partners to drive strategic sales initiatives and reinforce its reputation within the cybersecurity culture and awareness sector.
“Our commitment to empowering organizations to manage today's social engineering challenges is more vital than ever and I am thrilled to lead our talented sales teams toward that goal,” Kroenert added.
