Cloud-based physical security provider Verkada has appointed Micah Deriso as Head of Global Channel. In this role, Deriso will lead Verkada’s global channel strategy and partnerships.
Trusted by over 30,000 customers in 93 countries, Verkada works with more than 8,400 partners to deliver innovative security solutions worldwide. Under Deriso’s leadership, relationships with channel partners are to be intensified and investments in co-marketing programmes, partner resources and training are to be expanded to create new opportunities for integrators, resellers, distributors and installers.
‘Micah is an experienced leader with an impressive track record in the technology industry. He is the ideal choice to take our channel organisation to the next level,’ said Eric Salava, Chief Revenue Officer at Verkada. Deriso, who most recently served as Chief Growth Officer at K2view, brings extensive experience in global channel partnerships and launching innovative solutions.
The appointment comes on the back of Verkada’s successful $200 million Series E funding round, which now values the company at $4.5 billion. At the same time, Boudewijn Pesch was appointed Vice President of JAPAC Channel Sales, while Verkada also honoured its outstanding Partners of the Year.
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