Sydney, Australia – Acronis has appointed Tony Stratton as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), as the cyber and data protection provider moves to grow its managed service provider (MSP) base in the region.The company announced the appointment in Sydney on 4 November 2026.
Stratton will lead Acronis’ operations across both markets. According to the company, his remit covers regional growth, relationships with partners and clients, and the continued development of its channel ecosystem.
He joins with more than 30 years of IT industry experience, including over two decades in senior leadership and sales director roles, Acronis said. In that time, he has worked with global cloud and cybersecurity providers and collaborated with MSPs across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
“I’m excited to be joining Acronis and building on the significant opportunities across Australia and New Zealand,” said Stratton.
“Having worked closely with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) throughout my career, I understand firsthand the importance of strong channel partnerships and the value they bring to driving mutual success. I look forward to working alongside my team and our partners to accelerate growth, strengthen cyber resilience and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers across the region,” Stratton added.
Acronis added that Stratton has worked with MSPs serving midsized and large enterprises across a broad range of industries, covering business continuity, data protection and digital transformation. He has also held leadership positions at several global cloud startups, and he has received multiple awards for exceeding growth targets across Australia and the wider APAC region, the company said.
Meanwhile, Acronis’ regional leadership tied the appointment to conditions in the local market. “I’m very pleased to welcome Tony to Acronis,” said Pasha Ershow, Senior Vice President for APJ & Middle East at Acronis.
“With AI-driven threats on the rise, MSPs in Australia and New Zealand need protection that’s stronger but simpler to run. Our AI-native platform brings cybersecurity, data protection and IT management together, using AI agents with human oversight to automate everyday work. With more than 700 partners across ANZ and growing, Tony’s experience and knowledge of the local channel will help us support them better and keep fast expansion in the region,” Ershow concluded.
Acronis describes itself as a global provider of an AI-native cyber platform for MSPs and IT departments.
