People Moves September 2024

Rodrigo Caserta

Job From: Global Technology Business Group Lead, Avanade

Job To  CEO, Avanade

I am excited and look forward to this opportunity to lead, guided by our deep expertise, bold ambitions and a spirit of collaboration.

Rodrigo Caserta steps into the role of Avanade CEO this September, bringing a decade of company experience to the position. His journey with Avanade has seen him excel in various leadership roles, most recently as Global Technology Business Group Lead. Rodrigo's track record speaks volumes, having spearheaded impressive growth in both Asia Pacific and Latin America. A Brazilian by birth, he’s recently made the move to the United States with his family. Known for his keen business acumen and commitment to nurturing talent, Rodrigo is set to steer Avanade through its next phase of growth.

Pete Judson

Job From: SVP Design, Construction and Operations EMEA, NTT Global Data Centers

Job To: COO, Kao Data

Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has appointed Pete Judson as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over 30 years of operational leadership experience, Pete joins Kao Data at a crucial juncture as the company accelerates its growth into next-tier markets across the UK and continental Europe.

Pete's most recent role was at NTT, where he spent four and a half years aligning EMEA-wide operational delivery organisations into a single, multi-functional, +350MW data centre unit. His responsibilities included implementing change transformation programmes and achieving various ISO standards.

In his new position, Pete will lead all operational duties, working alongside former COO Paul Finch, who transitions to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Pete's responsibilities will encompass key operational functions such as operations, customer implementation, design and engineering, networks and systems, security, incident management, and health and safety.

“In just a short time, Kao Data has established an exceptional reputation for designing, building and operating world-class data centres, and its entrepreneurial approach to AI and supercomputing has enabled it to move at a pace that has exceeded the market,” he says. “As its new COO, I’m excited to join the organisation on the cusp of its European expansion and to work alongside my new colleagues to exceed the high bar they’ve already set for design, customer service, technical and operational excellence.”

Joe Sarno

Job From: SVP International Emerging and APJ, Fortinet

Job To: EVP of International Sales, Fortinet

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader, has announced the appointment of Joe Sarno as Executive Vice-President (EVP) of International Sales. In this role, Joe will oversee Fortinet's International Sales business and join the Executive Leadership team, bringing together decades of expertise to deliver industry-leading solutions to over half a million customers.

Joe brings nearly two decades of experience at Fortinet and over 30 years in the cybersecurity industry. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President for the International Emerging region and APJ, successfully implementing the company's growth strategy across more than 120 countries.

As EVP of International Sales, Joe will lead a highly qualified team across the EMEA and APJ regions, focusing on advancing Fortinet's three major strategic enterprise pillars: Secure Networking, Unified SASE, and AI-driven Security Operations. Fortinet's integrated portfolio provides a distinct competitive advantage in these critical markets.

Earlier this year, Fortinet announced its intention to acquire Lacework, a data-driven cloud security company, to enhance its Security Fabric platform.

Joe will continue to lead the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for Fortinet's Operational Technology & Critical Infrastructure business, delivering cybersecurity solutions to critical infrastructures worldwide. Fortinet remains at the forefront of OT security investment, prioritising the protection of critical infrastructures, data, and human lives across key industries.

Joe states: “The cybersecurity landscape is changing rapidly, with threats escalating every day. We are witnessing a call for a new era of cybersecurity, and a stronger move towards convergence and consolidation. In my enhanced role, I look forward to executing our mission to protect people, data, and devices everywhere, while enabling economic growth, trust, and stability in the modern digital society.”

Gary Nafus

Job From: VP, US Manufacturing, Microsoft

Job To: Chief Sales Officer, Sailpoint

SailPoint Technologies, a leader in unified identity security for enterprises, has announced significant changes to its leadership team. The company has appointed Gary Nafus to the newly created role of Chief Sales Officer and promoted Matt Mills to President.

Gary Nafus brings extensive revenue leadership experience from his previous roles at major enterprise brands including Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle. In his new position, Gary will oversee SailPoint's global go-to-market field operations, leading the regional sales, digital sales, and global alliances teams.

Matt Mills, in his new role as President, will focus on driving ongoing operational success for the company. Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, praised Matt's significant leadership role in the company's market strategy and operations.

The expansion of SailPoint's leadership team aims to support the company's performance and growth goals, allowing it to better execute against the increasing demand for its enterprise-grade identity security solutions.

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