In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the Americas, Coro, a leading cybersecurity platform for small and midsize businesses, has announced the appointment of Joe Sykora as its first General Manager of The Americas. This significant hire underscores Coro’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and reinforcing its channel-first strategy.
Background on Joe Sykora
Joe Sykora brings extensive executive leadership experience from prominent cybersecurity companies. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Partner Sales at Proofpoint, a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm. Prior to that, he held roles as Vice President of Global Sales and Channels at Bitdefender and Vice President of Americas Channels, Sales Operations, and Advanced Technologies at Fortinet. Throughout his career, Sykora has successfully transformed business models, navigated international expansions, and spearheaded organizational transformations, making him a proven leader in orchestrating global revenue engines and go-to-market strategies.
Coro’s Growth and Strategy
Coro has experienced remarkable growth, tripling its revenue year over year for the past three years. The company continues to innovate with its modular cybersecurity platform, Coro 3.0, which has been recognized as a groundbreaking solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Coro’s commitment to a channel-first approach has earned it multiple industry awards, including CRN’s Five Star Rating and ranking #5 in G2’s Top 50 Security Products 2024.
Sykora’s Vision for Coro
Sykora’s decision to join Coro reflects the company’s rising prominence in the cybersecurity landscape. He is excited to leverage his expertise in building world-class channel ecosystems to accelerate Coro’s global expansion. Sykora noted that Coro’s innovative modular platform and channel-first strategy align perfectly with his vision for delivering robust security solutions to midmarket companies.
CEO’s Perspective
Guy Moskowitz, CEO and Co-Founder of Coro, expressed enthusiasm about Sykora’s appointment, highlighting his exceptional track record in building successful channel partnerships. Moskowitz emphasized that Sykora’s ability to scale partner networks will be instrumental in Coro’s continued hyper-growth trajectory.
The appointment of Joe Sykora as General Manager of The Americas marks a significant milestone for Coro, positioning the company for accelerated growth and further solidifying its commitment to channel partnerships. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, Coro’s innovative approach and strategic leadership hires like Sykora are poised to reshape the security landscape for small and medium-sized businesses.
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