IP-based security and unified threat management (UTM) specialist, Clavister, has appointed Philippe de Moras as VP Sales Worldwide.
Philippe brings more than 30 years experience in sales and marketing for some high profile global organizations including IBM, HP, Aerospace, Allied Telesyn, and Symantec, to name just a few.
Most recently Mr de Moras was Managing Director EMEA for Applied Identity Inc. a US based identity network security specialist.
Peter Johansson, Clavister’s CEO said: “This is an important step in our global growth strategy. Philippe has extensive experience in global sales, and in leading and motivating sales teams. He also has demonstrable ability in establishing new sales channels – a key priority for us this year. His appointment is an essential forward step towards our continued global expansion”.
Philippe will be based in Paris, France, where Clavister is establishing a sales office, said: “Clavister is exactly the type of company I have been looking to invest in. It has been diligently developing great technology for over 10 years. Its existing products are robust and solid and its product roadmap is extremely exciting.
Clavister has virtual and physical security offerings and has built strategic alliances with technology leaders such as Ericsson, VMware, Kaspersky, D-Link and SAAB Aerotech. Its customer base includes Terremark, bwin, Hamburg Stock Exchange, Eon, France Telecom/Orange, Unibase, Danieli, Rogers Wireless, DGC, Africa Online, and China Power.
Philippe holds a Doctorate in International Public and Private Law at Pantheon La Sorbonne (Paris).
Media Contact
Maggie Warbrick
VP Marketing
(46) 70 26 22254 maggie.warbrick@clavister.com
About Clavister
Since 1997, Clavister has been delivering leading network security solutions, providing commercial advantage to tens of thousands of businesses worldwide. The Clavister family of unified threat management (UTM) appliances and remote access solutions provide innovative and flexible network security with world-class management and control.
Clavister is a pioneer of virtual network security, and this along with its portfolio of hardware and software appliances gives customers the ultimate choice. Clavister products are backed by Clavister’s award-winning support, maintenance and education program.
Headquartered in Sweden, Clavister’s solutions are sold through International sales offices, distributors, and resellers throughout EMEA and Asia.
Clavister was positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Niche Players quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Small to Medium Sized Business (SMB) Multifunction Firewalls.