Cybersecurity veteran Patrice Perche joins Mimecast's Board of Directors, aimed at enhancing corporate development and worldwide advancement.
Mimecast Welcomes Patrice Perche to its Board of Directors
Mimecast, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the appointment of Patrice Perche to its Board of Directors. Perche brings nearly two decades of leadership expertise in cybersecurity and technology, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation.
Perche's contributions at Fortinet, where he served in senior leadership roles including Chief Revenue Officer and EVP Support, played a significant part in the company's growth from $40 million to $6.5 billion over his nearly 20-year tenure. Prior to Fortinet, he was the co-founder, president, and CEO of Risc IT Solutions Ltd.
Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Mimecast, expressed his excitement about Perche's appointment, stating that his expertise in cybersecurity and go-to-market strategy makes him an exceptional addition to their Board. Perche will be a sounding board on Mimecast's strategy as they continue to expand their platform.
Perche has shown enthusiasm about joining Mimecast, noting his admiration for its focus on protecting the human layer where cyber threats often strike and its innovative use of AI in cybersecurity. He will play a crucial role in Mimecast’s global expansion and enterprise market acceleration by leveraging his extensive experience in cybersecurity growth and go-to-market strategies.
Perche's role at Mimecast will focus on advising and shaping go-to-market strategies to fuel enterprise growth, supporting the company’s ongoing global expansion efforts, driving innovation at the intersection of AI and human-centric security, and providing leadership insight to help scale Mimecast’s business in complex cybersecurity landscapes. This positions him as a pivotal figure in Mimecast’s evolution towards a larger global footprint and accelerated enterprise market presence.
Mimecast technology safeguards critical data in collaborative environments, and over 42,000 businesses worldwide trust Mimecast for cybersecurity services. The company is redefining how organizations secure human risk through precision-engineered AI.
For general inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Tim Hamilton, Principal Public Relations Manager at Mimecast, can be reached at [email protected] or 1 603-918-6757. A photo accompanying the announcement is available at this link.
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- Patrice Perche, with his expertise in technology, AI, and cybersecurity, will advise and shape go-to-market strategies to fuel enterprise growth at Mimecast.
- Mimecast's innovative use of AI in cybersecurity was a significant factor that caught Perche's attention, and he expressed his admiration for the company's focus on protecting the human layer where cyber threats often strike.
- Perche will leverage his extensive experience in cybersecurity growth and go-to-market strategies to play a crucial role in Mimecast’s global expansion and enterprise market acceleration.
- Mimecast's technology is not just about safeguarding critical data but also redefining how organizations secure human risk through precision-engineered AI.
- Additionally, Mimecast, known for its strong presence in cybersecurity, is expanding its platform and currently helps over 42,000 businesses worldwide secure their data in collaborative environments.
