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Check Point appoints new VP of sales for APAC, Middle East and Africa

  • Will focus on strategy, structure and operational plans in the above regions
  • 20 years’ industry experience with Salesforce.com, Hewlett-Packard and IBM

Check Point appoints new VP of sales for APAC, Middle East and AfricaCHECK Point Software Technologies Ltd has announced the appointment of Steve McWhirter (pic) as vice president of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa sales, where he will be responsible for the company’s market and business growth in the regions.
 
McWhirter will focus on strategy, structure and operational plans in these regions, Check Point said in a statement.
 
He brings with him more than 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Check Point, he worked at Salesforce.com, Hewlett-Packard and IBM, where he held various senior sales management roles.
 
“I am excited to join Check Point Software Technologies and am committed to accelerating the company's sales and growth,” McWhirter said.
 
“As the worldwide leader in IT security, Check Point offers an innovative and comprehensive security product portfolio which is second to none. I am looking forward to the many opportunities ahead and to delivering on Check Point's commitment to our customers and partners in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa,” he added.
 
He is based in Singapore and will report to Amnon Bar-Lev, president of Check Point Software Technologies.

“Steve [McWhirter] brings with him a great depth of knowledge in enterprise sales management and I am delighted to welcome him on behalf of Check Point,” said Bar-Lev.
 
“We look forward to his strategic contributions as we prepare for our next phase of growth in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa markets,” he added.
 
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