Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
CEO with 25+ years of experience building, scaling, and transforming cybersecurity and SaaS companies in US and Europe. Track record includes founding and scaling companies to 100%+ ARR growth over multiple years, with two successful exits of cybersecurity firms listed in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. I operate at the intersection of strategy, go-to-market execution, and product — with a clear focus on turning complex technology into scalable, revenue-generating platforms. Core strengths: • Scaling ARR from early stage to $100M+ • Building high-performance global sales organizations (US, EMEA, APAC) • Enterprise B2B and B2B2X sales (telcos, providers, large enterprises) • Go-to-market strategy, pipeline build-up (4–6x), and execution discipline • Cybersecurity, SASE, Zero Trust, and subscription-based models • Driving product-market fit and translating technology into commercial success I have led international expansion, built global partner ecosystems, and consistently entered competitive markets against established global players. My approach is execution-driven: clear ownership, high accountability, and focus on measurable results. I specialize in situations that require transformation — scaling companies, rebuilding go-to-market organizations, and unlocking growth in complex, regulated environments. Selected achievements: • Built and led international sales organizations delivering >100% ARR growth over multiple years • Founded and exited two cybersecurity companies listed in the Gartner Magic Quadrant • Achieved global market positioning and competitive parity with top-tier vendors • Expanded business across US, EMEA, and APAC markets • Drove development and commercialization of cybersecurity platforms (including SASE and next-generation network security) Focus: building, scaling, and leading high-performance technology companies.
Transforming Open Systems into a scalable, platform-driven cybersecurity company. We are building a $500M+ sovereign cybersecurity platform, combining network and security into a fully managed SASE model. In a market shaped by AI-driven threats, increasing regulation, and rising data sovereignty requirements, buying more tools is no longer the answer. Security must be operated, not assembled. Open Systems delivers a fundamentally different model: direct access to senior engineers (no L1/L2 handoffs), a fully operated security platform, and deep integration of network and security. As CEO, I lead a full transformation across go-to-market, product, and operating model. Key focus areas: • Rebuilding global go-to-market and sales execution across US and EMEA • Increasing pipeline coverage (4–6x) and strengthening enterprise sales (9–18 month cycles) • Driving product modernization and integrating AI into core security operations • Scaling a platform-based operating model to break linear, headcount-driven growth • Strengthening positioning in SASE, Zero Trust, and Managed Security • Building a high-performance, execution-driven organization Our ambition is clear: Position Open Systems as one of Europe’s leading sovereign cybersecurity platforms, combining SASE, MDR, Zero Trust, and AI-driven security operations. Focus: execution, scale, and category leadership.
- United 3 executive departments (sales, marketing, and sales operations) under one leadership for ensuring smooth sales and marketing operations, with targeting added value to double ARR within Aryaka® - Solved organizational challenges, rebuilt entire divisions, created management structures to align sales, marketing, and operation efforts globally, and enabled rapid growth trajectory. - Delivered predictability to sales teams with disciplined sales procedures. - Established a lead generation process to triple sales pipeline and meet defined sales targets globally. - Optimized investments across a full multi-channel and go-to-market organization; spearheaded the complexity of multiple channels and the inherent channel conflict. - Facilitated the enlargement of the existing portfolio and significantly contributed to Aryaka’s ability to compete and win large deals while delivering the industry’s most flexible managed SD-WAN and SASE solution experience. - Brought a strengthened team and strong, pioneering technology to integrate with Aryaka’s cloud-first, SD-WAN - Reinforced Aryaka’s brand reputation by delivering the industry’s best customer experience and creating highly differentiated offerings, such as a converged managed SD-WAN and SASE solution based on the company’s cloud-first architecture for enterprise customers. - Applied deep insight to key strategic issues; generated ideas and creative frameworks; and used a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes.
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A cyber deep tech SASE platform and an Aryaka company | Cyber Security - SASE, SECaaS, FWaaS, SD-WAN, SWG, CASB - Pioneered exponential corporate growth from an embryonic startup to a flourishing global company with 70+ employees. ▶︎▶︎ Earned three time Gartner® Hype Cycle listing. - Formulated company’s values by successfully launching and nurturing pivotal strategic and operational projects as well as a viable corporate framework, including policies, programs, departments, and cross-functional teams. - Achieved association with Gartner and enhanced company capital through efficient fundraising. - Embedded an outstanding enterprise-grade SASE cybersecurity platform with elastic scaling and ECS2 into the cloud and ensured its availability for B2B and B2B2x markets globally. - Created a global distribution network of over $8M TCV via white label/OEM partners such as Symantec, Kaspersky, and F-Secure. - Built a new B2B2x market for consumer mobile cybersecurity through international tenders with Tier 1 ISPs such as Deutsche Telekom Group, Axiata Group, and Ooredoo Group. - Leveraged global growth for over 800,000 active mobile licenses and stabilized line consumer and SME markets, attaining significant boosts in revenue and profitability. - Spearheaded company success by raising over $18M in both industry and private equity. - Provided mobile consumers and SMEs with a patented, highly scalable, and low-TCO SASE and Firewall-as-a-Service platform via product development on a dual-track business plan. - Established a nearshore operations unit in Romania and streamlined operations by formulating and executing cloud strategy and agile product development. - Fostered congenial relationships with distributors by planning and implementing a two-tier sales network covering the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, India, and the APAC region.